Production Planner

States Manufacturing Corporation•Dayton, MN

15d

About The Position

About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and forward-thinking Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. This role is critical to ensuring smooth production flow, on-time delivery, and efficient use of materials and resources in a metal fabrication and assembly environment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, supply chain, engineering, and sales-to ensure optimal workflow and delivery performance. As part of a fast-growing organization, you will also play a key role in designing and implementing scalable scheduling processes, tools, and best practices that support long-term growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree & 0-2 years experience in production planning OR 0-2 years experience in in a metal fabrication, machining, & assembly plant
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication/machining a plus)
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Epicor is a plus).
Working knowledge of capacity planning, scheduling strategies, and inventory management.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
Prior background in metal fabrication/assembly, machining, and heavy equipment industries.
Advanced Excel skills or experience with scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain production schedules for fabrication, machining, and assembly operations.
Responsible for ensuring all shop floor paperwork for jobs is compiled, organized, & and brought to respective supervisors.
Maintain accurate data within Epicor, SharePoint, and other data sources.
Translate demand and forecasts into strategic & executable shop floor schedules.
Collaborate with supply chain to ensure materials are available on time for production.
Partner with supervisors, leads, and engineers to balance workloads and prioritize production.
Review and release work orders, ensuring accuracy of routing, BOMs, and lead times.
Monitor shop floor progress & schedule adherence; identify bottlenecks, material availability, & capacity constraints to proactively communicate risks to delivery commitments.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize scheduling, reduce lead times, and improve on-time delivery performance.