Planning Leader

NOVARES • Janesville, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Novares is a global automotive supplier that designs and manufactures advanced plastic components and systems for cars, focusing on innovative, lightweight solutions for greener, connected vehicles, serving major OEMs like Ford, BMW, Tesla, and Stellantis. We specialize in multi-functional parts using complex injection molding and mechatronics, with a strong R&D presence, creating everything from interior elements to exterior panels, and are known for our expertise in high-tech plastic applications.Role: The Planning Leader facilitates manufacturing operations by creating, maintaining, and updating daily production schedules to meet customer demands. Key responsibilities include monitoring inventory levels, coordinating with departments to resolve bottlenecks, and expediting orders to ensure on-time delivery. They work closely with supervisors to adjust schedules based on labor/material availability.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business is preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).
• Strong communication, attention to detail, organization, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to resolve scheduling conflicts and bottlenecks quickly

Nice To Haves

• bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Development: Create daily/weekly production schedules and work orders.
• Execution & Expediting: Monitor production progress and expedite orders to meet shipping schedules.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with supervisors to adjust for material shortages, labor issues, or design changes.
• Communication: Act as a liaison between customer service, shipping, and production teams to report status updates.
• Inventory Control: Review inventory levels to ensure necessary materials are available for production.
• Reporting: Compile, analyze, and submit reports on production rates, performance, and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED