Operations Planner & Scheduler
About The Position
Since 1929, A.P. Nonweiler Company, Inc. (APN) has been a trusted partner in performance, protection, and innovation. As a specialty coatings and custom manufacturing provider serving manufacturing, construction, and industrial markets, APN delivers high-performance solutions backed by technical expertise and operational excellence. As APN continues to scale operations and strengthen its supply chain capabilities, disciplined production planning and scheduling is critical to maintaining service levels, optimizing working capital, and ensuring operational efficiency. APN is seeking an Operations Planner & Scheduler to support production planning and scheduling execution within our Oshkosh manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for translating customer demand, order backlog, and forecast inputs into actionable production schedules that align materials, labor, and equipment to meet business objectives. Operating at the intersection of Operations and Supply Chain, this position ensures coordination across Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Inventory to meet customer commitments while optimizing throughput, minimizing disruption, and maintaining inventory balance, with direct accountability for schedule accuracy, production flow, and proactive identification of operational constraints.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
- Experience in a manufacturing environment required; coatings, chemicals, or process manufacturing preferred
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline preferred
- Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and supply chain coordination
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and planning support
- Ability to analyze demand, capacity, and inventory data to support decision-making
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and continuously optimize daily and weekly production schedules aligned with demand, capacity, and material availability
- Sequence production activities to maximize throughput, reduce downtime, and minimize changeovers
- Monitor execution against schedule and adjust in real-time to maintain production flow and delivery commitments
- Balance short-term execution priorities with overall plant efficiency and resource utilization
- Translate customer orders, forecasts, and backlog into executable production plans
- Partner with Customer Service and Sales to align production priorities with customer commitments
- Monitor order progress and ensure adherence to promised ship dates and service levels
- Coordinate closely with Purchasing and Inventory teams to ensure material readiness for scheduled production
- Evaluate raw material availability, lead times, and constraints to ensure schedule feasibility
- Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks related to material shortages, capacity constraints, or production delays
- Support recovery planning and contingency scheduling when disruptions occur
- Serve as the central coordination point between Production, Purchasing, Inventory, and Customer Service
- Communicate schedule changes, risks, and priorities clearly across stakeholders
- Participate in daily production and supply chain planning discussions
- Ensure all departments are operating from a consistent and accurate production plan
- Maintain and update planning data within ERP/MRP systems (Sage 500 or equivalent)
- Ensure planning parameters such as lead times, work orders, and scheduling inputs are accurate and aligned
- Leverage system data and reporting to support planning decisions and improve schedule reliability
- Monitor production performance data and provide insights into schedule adherence and operational efficiency
- Identify scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies within plant operations
- Support root cause analysis for missed schedules, production delays, or service issues
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance planning accuracy, production efficiency, and inventory performance
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, cost reduction, and service level improvement
Benefits
- A.P. Nonweiler Company, Inc. provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of you and your family.
- Eligible associates have access to multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- We also offer a Health Savings Account with employer contributions, a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
