Production Planner

Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc. • Urbana, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will focus on production planning supporting the sales and manufacturing departments by assisting in achieving the daily production objectives.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field and 2+ years of experience; or High School Diploma with 5+ years of equivalent experience in production/operations planning, or a similar supply chain function.
• 2+ years of experience in make to order manufacturing environment preferred.
• Advanced understanding of production flow and shop floor operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP sstems.
• Data analysis skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• APICS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules and workflows to ensure efficient operations aligned with capacity, lead times, and customer demand
• Drive accurate and timely order execution by converting sales orders into production and purchase orders and managing them through SAP
• Monitor capacity, output, and demand forecasts, proactively resolving scheduling conflicts and optimizing resource utilization
• Maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy by managing master data, analyzing performance metrics, and supporting informed decision-making
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing planning processes, leveraging SAP data, and supporting cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day
• Annual bonus
• 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees