Production Planner/Scheduler

Siffron•Des Plaines, IL

About The Position

About siffron: siffron is a leading provider of retail merchandising solutions, specializing in designing and manufacturing innovative display and signage systems. We partner with top brands and retailers across various industries to enhance their product presentation and optimize customer experiences. Our company values innovation and encourages creativity, offering a collaborative work environment that fosters growth and professional development. siffron continues to push boundaries and set new standards in the retail market, establishing itself as an industry leader. siffron Benefits: The salary range for this role is $64,010 - $80,012 - $96,015 per year. siffron considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 401(k) match (up to 50% of 6%) Annual siffron profit share/safe harbor match Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees Medical, dental, vision insurance after 30 days of employment Flexible spending account and/or health savings account Vacation/Personal/Bereavement leaves Paid parental leave Short- & long-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program Employee referral bonus program siffron Shared Ownership Works Program 10 paid holidays JOB SUMMARY The Production Planner / Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining the production schedule to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role coordinates with sales, customer service, production, purchasing, inventory, and shipping to ensure customer orders are completed on time while maximizing plant capacity and minimizing downtime, changeovers, and inventory imbalances. The planner ensures that materials, labor, and machine capacity are aligned with demand, using the company’s ERP system (such as IFS) to manage production orders and scheduling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or Engineering preferred.
Equivalent manufacturing planning experience may be accepted.
3–5 years experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
Experience in ERP systems (IFS preferred).
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent communication and coordination ability
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing capacity planning
Must be able to work in a production environment that is moderately noisy requiring the use of hearing protection at all times.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing environments such as plastics, extrusion, or process manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling o Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand and forecast.
Convert customer orders into production orders within the ERP system.
Sequence jobs to optimize machine utilization, minimize changeovers, and improve efficiency.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary.
Coordinate with production managers and shift supervisors to ensure schedule adherence.
ERP & Data Management o Maintain accurate production orders, work orders, and schedules in the ERP system.
Ensure BOMs, routings, and lead times are correctly reflected in the system.
Track production performance vs. schedule.
Analyze schedule variances and identify improvement opportunities.
Material Planning o Ensure raw materials and packaging materials are available prior to production.
Coordinate with purchasing and warehouse teams to prevent material shortages.
Monitor inventory levels and recommend adjustments.
Cross-Functional Coordination o Act as the central communication link between: § Sales / Customer Service § Production § Shipping § Purchasing § Inventory Control o Communicate schedule changes or risks to stakeholders.
Work with shipping to ensure customer delivery commitments are met.
Continuous Improvement o Identify opportunities to improve: § Production flow § Schedule stability § Inventory turns § Machine utilization o Support lean manufacturing and operational improvement initiatives.