Production Planner

Production Planner

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Production Planner for a fabrication/manufacturing company in Gibbon, MN. In this role, you’ll coordinate production schedules, optimize workflow, and ensure on-time completion of work orders in a fast-paced shop environment. If you enjoy problem-solving, working cross-functionally, and supporting efficient operations, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!

What You’ll Do as a Production Planner:

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules for fabrication operations
• Review work orders and material availability to prioritize production tasks
• Utilize ERP systems (JobBOSS preferred) to manage and track jobs and production status
• Monitor production progress and resolve delays, bottlenecks, or capacity constraints
• Coordinate with inventory and shop floor teams to ensure materials meet production timelines
• Communicate schedule updates with cross-functional teams including sales, operations, and customer service
• Analyze production data to improve scheduling accuracy, lead times, and throughput

What You Need to Bring to the Production Planner Role:

• 2–5+ years of production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing coordination experience
• Experience using ERP systems for production planning (JobBOSS preferred)
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes (cutting, welding, machining, assembly, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment