Production Planner-Manufacturing

Wise Plastics Technologies•West Chicago, IL

About The Position

Production Planner – Injection Molding Join a fast-paced manufacturing team where your ability to think ahead, adapt quickly, and solve problems keeps production moving. As a Production Planner, you’ll own the schedule, balance competing priorities, and work cross-functionally to meet customer demand. We've been named a Great Place to Work for 7 consecutive years so you'll also join a great team! A Day in the Life You start your day reviewing overnight production and adjusting schedules based on machine performance and material availability. By mid-morning, you’re working with Customer Service to reprioritize urgent orders and coordinating with the floor to keep presses running. Throughout the day, you’re analyzing capacity, solving problems as they arise, and communicating clear priorities cross-functionally—ensuring customers get what they need, when they need it.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience scheduling across multi-site production and assembly operations, with knowledge of demand planning
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex problems under tight timelines
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems
Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, able to prioritize and adapt in a fast-changing environment

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing scheduling experience (injection molding a plus)
Strong attention to detail in a high-change environment
Analytical mindset with solid problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and collaborate under pressure

Responsibilities

Build and adjust daily production schedules across molding, assembly, and rework
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Purchasing to resolve changes and constraints in real time
Analyze capacity, forecasts, and production data to improve efficiency and utilization
Develop alternate plans when disruptions occur (downtime, material shortages, capacity limits)
Ensure material availability and manage planning parameters (safety stock, minimums, order multiples)
Communicate clear production priorities, including occasional weekend schedules