Production Planner

Job Title Production Planner, Industrial Manufacturing Location Sidney, Ohio (onsite) About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview In Sidney, Ingersoll Rand operates a mission-critical manufacturing and service environment where every schedule drives real production outcomes—and uptime is the expectation, not the goal. This is a fast-moving, highly interconnected operation supporting industrial customers who depend on precision-built components and compressed air solutions to keep their own production lines running. Nothing here is static - priorities shift, demand moves, and execution speed matters every single day. Step into the Production Planner role which is built for someone who doesn’t just manage a schedule—they think several steps ahead of it. You’re anticipating constraints before they become disruptions, protecting delivery commitments before they’re at risk, and actively shaping what the shop floor executes next. In a machine shop environment where timing, sequencing, and capacity all collide, your ability to see around corners is what keeps production stable and customers on time. This is not a reactive planning seat. It’s a high-visibility role where strong planners bring structure to complexity—translating demand into executable plans, adjusting quickly when reality shifts, and ensuring work flows through the system without losing momentum. When the plan is right, everything downstream works. When it’s off, it’s immediately felt. Success here comes down to ownership, urgency, and clarity. The best planners operate with consistency and independence, communicate early when risks emerge, and take pride in keeping the system aligned without needing to be prompted. They’re comfortable working across functions, navigating competing priorities, and making sound decisions in real time when conditions change. If you’re energized by fast-paced manufacturing environments where your planning decisions directly influence output, delivery performance, and customer trust—this is a role where your impact is visible every day. Responsibilities Creating the production schedule to establish build sequence and ensure delivery commitments are met based on customer promised delivery dates Work directly with Production Planners and Material Planners to determine inventory levels that support firm sales orders and the customer promised delivery dates. Proactively discuss risks to production and plan accordingly. Monitor levels of purchased and manufactured parts to accurately and timely meet customer promised delivery dates. Monitor lead time and actively control variation that can cause a negative impact to our customers and ability to achieve the monthly plan. Perform SAP operations such as cutting production orders, printing sales shop copies, putting units to stock, issuing parts, and closing/settling work orders. Work directly with Material Planners regarding needs to create a plan that ensures customer promised delivery dates are protected. Work directly with other areas of business to ensure customer promised delivery dates are met and/or any needs of the customer are supported. Lead by example through active team participation and behaviors. Identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions. Requirements High School Diploma or GED 3+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or related supply chain role 2+ years of experience scheduling production in a manufacturing environment supporting the production floor 1+ years of experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE) Core Competencies Detail-oriented & organized: Maintains high accuracy in planning data, priorities, and execution details to ensure smooth production flow. Ownership / self-starter: Proactively manages workload, anticipates issues, and drives tasks through completion with minimal oversight. Communication: Communicates clearly and consistently across functions to align priorities, resolve issues, and keep production on track. Adaptability / change agility: Responds quickly to shifting priorities and production changes while maintaining stability in execution. Planning & scheduling execution: Builds and maintains production schedules by sequencing work orders, managing capacity, and ensuring on-time execution to meet production and delivery targets. Supply continuity focus: Ensures material availability, inventory accuracy, and uninterrupted production through disciplined, forward-looking planning. Preferences Bachelor Degree SAP PP module Purchasing, material planning, or buying background is relevant Travel and Work Arrangements Based onsite from Sidney, OH Pay Range The base pay range for this role is $65,000 - $79,000 annually. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. What We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr