Production Planner

Mixer Systems Inc.•Pewaukee, WI

About The Position

The Production Planner plans, coordinates, and monitors production activities to support efficient workflow, material availability, and timely completion of manufacturing orders. The role manages work orders in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, ensuring that materials, drawings, routings, and production requirements are accurate. The Production Planner works with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and the Project Coordinator to set production priorities, resolve discrepancies, and maintain schedules that support operational efficiency and customer delivery commitments. The position also supports continuous improvement in production planning, workflow, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, inventory control, or a related manufacturing function.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production documentation, and material requirements.
Basic understanding of ERP systems, work orders, and inventory transactions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple work orders, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of production planning or manufacturing scheduling experience.
Experience in custom equipment manufacturing, fabrication, or engineered-to-order production.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing routings.
Advanced ERP system experience, preferably with Visibility.
Experience coordinating production schedules across multiple manufacturing departments.

Responsibilities

Review incoming work orders for accuracy, completeness, and production readiness.
Verify materials, bills of materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, routings, and other production requirements before releasing work orders.
Release, monitor, update, and close work orders in the ERP system, ensuring accurate and timely transactions.
Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on customer requirements, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and operational priorities.
Coordinate production schedules and priorities with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and the Project Coordinator.
Monitor work order progress, identifying potential delays, bottlenecks, and scheduling conflicts.
Identify and resolve material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and work order inaccuracies with appropriate departments.
Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure required materials and components are available for production schedules.
Communicate engineering changes and revised production requirements to affected departments, adjusting work orders and schedules as necessary.
Maintain accurate ERP data for work orders, material requirements, production schedules, and order status.
Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and potential delivery delays to appropriate personnel.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, workflow efficiency, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing processes.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.