Manufacturing Operations Planner
FyterTech Nonwovens LLC•De Pere, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
FyterTech Nonwovens is a market-leading materials manufacturer of nonwoven high-tech products that are used in a variety of settings. Applications include cleaning up the spills one could expect to see in hospitals, laboratories, oil spills and grocery stores – just to name a few. As a market leader in our industry, we are looking for someone with a competitive edge to help drive a can-do collaborative culture.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in a Planner or similar role
- Strong track record of successful planning
- Able to work independently and manage multiple projects
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on timely, complete updates
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational abilities
- Skilled in facilitating small group discussions
- Able to hold team members accountable
- Effective at prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and managing time with minimal supervision
- Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
- Responds to internal and external customers with urgency
- Proactive in improving customer satisfaction and company profitability
- Reliable team player committed to continuous improvement
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and standard logistics software
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment
Responsibilities
- Lead production planning for three Meltblown assets and oversee all planning activities
- Mentor the Planner role and provide backup support for Planning and Purchasing as needed
- Develop and manage cost‑effective production schedules that meet customer demand
- Communicate demand or schedule issues to customer service, supply chain, operations, and management
- Optimize production sequences to maximize asset utilization and minimize delays
- Support continuous improvement in production, distribution, and logistics processes
- Manage WIP and finished goods inventory strategies to meet cost and service goals
- Communicate schedule changes and BOM updates to operators
- Represent planning on cross‑functional projects, including ERP/NetSuite updates and new product/customer initiatives
- Participate in interviews, performance reviews, and advancement discussions
- Promote and enforce safe work practices
- Manage NetSuite transactions to maintain planning efficiency
- Contribute to achieving daily and monthly planning and customer service metrics
- Monitor workflow, identify inefficiencies, reduce costs, and take corrective action
- Partner with HR to resolve personnel issues when necessary
- Work independently with strong motivation and a positive, solution-focused attitude
- Capable of light physical activity and extended periods of sitting or standing
- Organized, analytical, creative, and adaptable in problem‑solving
- Assist in resolving supply chain issues through collaboration
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Track, report, and manage projects from initiation through completion
- Participate in ongoing training and development
- Perform additional duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
