Production Planner

Select Milk Producers•New Lisbon, WI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Production Planner in La Crosse, WI. Schedule: Monday – Friday, regular business hours The Production Planner plays a key role in ensuring smooth plant operations and on-time delivery to customers. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, monitoring material availability, and coordinating resources to meet customer demand. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Production Planner balances production capacity, inventory levels, and customer requirements to drive efficient order fulfillment and overall operational success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations Management or related field. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a planning, inventory, and/or production environment required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum three (3) years of experience in a planning, inventory, and/or production environment is preferred.
Experience using ERP systems preferred.
APICS/ASCM certifications preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily/weekly production schedules to align with customer demand and maximize plant efficiency.
Monitor inventory levels and confirm material availability to meet order requirements.
Adjust schedules as needed in response to changes in customer orders, material supply, or production capacity.
Issue and maintain work orders and blend sheets, ensuring accuracy to customer specifications.
Communicate schedules, updates, and changes to Production, Sales, and Operations teams.
Partner with Warehouse and Purchasing teams to secure timely delivery of raw materials.
Support inventory management by reducing excess/aging stock and maintaining safety stock levels.
Create and maintain bills of materials, production orders, and item cards within the ERP system.
Provide accurate reporting and documentation to support operational planning.
Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to ensure compliance with specifications, allergen controls, and kosher requirements where applicable.
Process inventory adjustments in accounting software.
Stay current on projects, production workload, and manufacturing processes.
Actively participate in production meetings, new product meetings, and other team meetings as assigned.
Respond promptly and accurately to inquiries via email, phone, or in person.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.):
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays Off
Uniform Program
Shoe Allowance
Onsite gym
Career Advancement Opportunities
Leadership Development Opportunities to support our local communities
Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world