Production Planner

Sandvik

Job Title: Production Planner

Department: Production

Reports to: Managing Director

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Hartland, WI

Travel: None

Job Summary: The Production Planner will perform and ensure manufacturing planning and quality Insurance of manufacturing specifications to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Production Planning & Scheduling

Develop, maintain, and execute daily and weekly production schedules aligned with customer demand and capacity

Balance production loads across work centers to optimize throughput and minimize bottlenecks

Release and prioritize work orders based on demand, material availability, and capacity constraints

Backlog & Order Management

Manage production backlog to support on-time delivery and lead-time commitments

Coordinate closely with sales, customer service, and supply chain to address order changes and priority shifts

Proactively identify risks to delivery commitments and recommend corrective actions

Cross-Functional Coordination

Serve as the primary liaison between production, purchasing, inventory, and logistics

Communicate schedule changes, constraints, and priorities to shop floor leadership

Support escalation and resolution of production issues impacting customer deliveries

System & Data Management

Maintain accurate production data within the ERP systems (work orders, routings, schedules)

Monitor key operational KPIs including OTD, schedule adherence, WIP, and backlog

Support continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and reporting

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve scheduling effectiveness, flow, and lead times

Support standard work development and documentation related to production control processes

Participate in operational reviews and improvement initiatives

E ducation and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor's degree in related area preferred.

At least two years of experience in related disciplines including design drafting, production planning, or assembly work, required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints to draft clear and detailed manufacturing procedures.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to frequently twist, turn, reach over shoulders, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, walk.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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