Production Planner

Rittal LLC • Urbana, OH

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for developing and executing production schedules that optimize resource utilization, meet customer demand, and ensure on-time delivery. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and advanced SAP expertise (PP & MM) to support a complex, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven success in production planning within complex manufacturing environments (high mix / high variability preferred)
• Advanced SAP PP & MM proficiency (APO PP/DS preferred)
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Agile mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand, material availability, capacity, and lead times
• Release and manage production orders in SAP aligned with the production plan
• Re-read and update production orders following Engineering Change Notices (ECNs); ensure timely closure
• Monitor daily schedule adherence and proactively address disruptions
• Review Work-in-Progress (WIP) levels and escalate when targets are exceeded
• Communicate issues immediately via email, Teams, phone, or in person
• Conduct regular shop floor walkthroughs to track critical and priority orders
• Monitor daily production plan performance and adjust as needed
• Collaborate with procurement and production teams on lead times and material flow
• Participate in production planning meetings
• Apply advanced analytics to optimize resources and improve performance
• Identify and resolve production issues proactively
• Stay current on industry trends and planning technologies
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performance team environment
• Review daily production plan status and align with Production Controller and Operations
• Communicate order status updates to Sales in a timely manner
• Partner cross-functionally with sourcing, procurement, and production teams
• Review “Missed Parts” list daily and validate material availability
• Escalate shortages or capacity constraints during peak demand
• Conduct weekly Work Center capacity reviews and address constraints
• Improve production efficiency through data-driven resource optimization
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives to reduce costs and increase throughput
• Continuously enhance planning processes using best practices and new technologies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (starting at $64,000) + bonus opportunity
• Above-average benefits starting the 1st of the month after hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Health & Wellness benefits including: Paid Volunteer Time, Fitness Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level