Production Planner

Masco • Cokato Township, MN

10d • $21 - $32

About The Position

Watkins Wellness is hiring a Production Planner to join its Production team. The role coordinates production planning across Production, Supply Chain, Sales, Order Fulfillment, Engineering, Quality, Marketing, and Product Management, ensuring products are made at the right time and in the right quantities. The planner manages production schedules, analyzes material and inventory requirements, monitors operational performance, and supports smooth manufacturing operations.

The position uses data, reporting, KPI tracking, and ERP/MRP tools to identify risks, resolve issues, and improve planning processes. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, experienced in production planning and scheduling, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Manufacturing experience is preferred, though candidates from other planning and scheduling environments may be considered if they demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and experience managing complex plans.

The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, production control, inventory management, manufacturing operations, or a related planning role.
• Strong production scheduling and planning experience.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reporting, analysis, and data modeling.
• ERP/MRP system experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a highly organized approach to work.
• Ability to analyze production schedules, materials, inventory, and performance metrics to identify opportunities and risks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate data into recommendations for business partners and leadership.
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules that align customer demand, inventory targets, manufacturing capacity, and lead times, translating forecasts into executable production plans.
• Monitor production schedules, materials, inventory, and operational performance to identify risks, resolve issues, and drive mitigation plans supporting on-time delivery and business objectives.
• Partner with Production, Supply Chain, Sales, Order Fulfillment, Engineering, Quality, Marketing, and Product Management to align planning priorities, support execution, and ensure operational readiness.
• Analyze production, inventory, and service-level performance; identify trends and root causes; and provide actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, KPIs, and planning metrics to support operational performance, SIOP/IBP activities, and decision-making.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to manage planning activities, support inventory and production transactions, and optimize planning parameters.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and overall planning performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed