Production Planner

Johnson Screens•New Brighton, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for optimizing production efficiency, ensuring on-time delivery of products, and managing inventory levels. This role plays a pivotal part in our company’s success by coordinating production plans, schedules, and resources to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and optimizing resource utilization. This position reports to the Planning Manager. Build strong working relationships across Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Procurement, and Production to support effective planning and execution.

Requirements

1–3 years of manufacturing experience in a production planning role, preferably within metal fabrication.
Vocational/technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
CPIM certification or other relevant supply chain/production credentials are a plus.
Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Highly organized with effective time management and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
A collaborative, positive team-oriented approach when working with colleagues across the organization.

Nice To Haves

preferably within metal fabrication
CPIM certification or other relevant supply chain/production credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain aggressive yet achievable production schedules aligned with business strategy and customer demand.
Coordinate production workflow across assigned value streams, ensuring optimal use of manpower, equipment, and raw materials.
Partner with Production Supervisors, Leads, and Line staff to create detailed machine and work center schedules.
Monitor production progress through regular shop floor engagement, daily meetings, and ongoing communication to ensure timely completion of work orders.
Proactively identify scheduling risks, bottlenecks, or supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans to minimize impact.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, cost reduction, and lean manufacturing.
Ensure compliance with all Quality, HSE, and Company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall operational goals.