Senior Planner

Location: White Bear Lake, MN (100% Onsite) Employment Type: Permanent LHH is partnering with a family‑owned manufacturing company in White Bear Lake, MN that is experiencing significant growth and investing heavily in process improvement, systems, and scalability. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high‑impact planning role where you will build structure, influence operations, and directly shape how work flows through the shop. This Role in a Nutshell The Senior Planner will own the master production schedule and be the central point of coordination across engineering, purchasing, and the shop floor. This is a hands‑on, decision‑making role in a custom job shop (ETO environment), not a theoretical planning position. Key responsibilities include: Own and maintain the master production schedule across the entire shop Sequence custom, engineered‑to‑order jobs through nine production departments Align engineering releases, material availability, and floor priorities Identify conflicts early and re‑sequence proactively before issues hit the floor Balance capacity, backlog, labor, and real‑time constraints Partner daily with the shop foreman, engineers, and purchasing team Establish and formalize planning structure where none previously existed Play a key role in ERP design, configuration, and rollout , with direct hands‑on involvement What We’re Looking For Experience & Technical Skills Proven experience in ETO / job shop manufacturing (no templates, no repetitive builds) Demonstrated success building or stabilizing a planning function from scratch Deep understanding of production sequencing and priority management Working knowledge of fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly —enough to push back and make informed decisions Comfortable owning decisions when priorities collide Soft Skills & Mindset Thrives in environments with imperfect data and constant change Thinks in systems and scalability , not one‑off fixes Proactively spots risks and bottlenecks before they become production fires Strong collaborator who partners closely with engineering, purchasing, and operations Confident, practical, and hands‑on—not afraid to get into the details Experienced enough to lead—but with the energy and runway to grow with a fast‑scaling organization Systems Strong interest in, or direct experience with, ERP implementations Excited to help shape how planning, scheduling, and data flow through a new system Proud, family‑owned business with a strong sense of ownership and core values Recently doubled in size and continuing to grow Actively investing in automation, systems, and process improvement Focused on making many small changes that compound over time A team‑oriented environment where leaders are visible and collaboration is expected Why This Role Stands Out High visibility and high impact Real ownership—not just maintaining a schedule, but designing how planning works Direct influence on ERP strategy and operational scalability Long‑term opportunity with a growing, values‑driven manufacturing company Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers #J-18808-Ljbffr