Production Planner I

Production Planner I Develop and maintain production schedules to meet manufacturing goals and deadlines Location: Middleton, Wisconsin, United States Compensation: $55,248 - $75,965 USD / year Job Tags: Product Role Responsibilities The Production Planner I is an entry-level position responsible for creating and maintaining efficient production schedules, ensuring that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to meet production goals and deadlines. This role involves working closely with various departments to coordinate production activities and optimize the use of resources. The Production Planner I will work under the guidance of senior planners and managers to ensure smooth and efficient production operations. In this role, you will ensure that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to support production activities while monitoring production progress and adjusting schedules as needed to address any delays or issues. You will collaborate with various departments, including procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics, to coordinate production activities and utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP systems to manage production schedules and inventory levels. Additionally, you will analyze production data to identify areas for improvement in scheduling and resource allocation and assist in the development and implementation of production planning policies and procedures. Furthermore, you will provide support and troubleshooting for production-related issues and perform data analysis to present relevant findings and suggestions to stakeholders. Required Qualifications Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree). Typically entry-level 0 - 2 years of experience. Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, ERP, MRP, MS Project, Excel. Familiarity with production planning and scheduling software. Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or CIS. Certification: APICS. Experience using SQL, Python, R, PowerBI, Tableau. Compensation $55,248.00 - $75,965.25 Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision plans 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% Life insurance 3 weeks paid time off Additional benefits EEO & Accessibility Statement Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr