Gear Manufacturing Production Planner

United Stars Holdings, Inc. • Pewaukee, WI

169d • Hybrid

About The Position

A gear manufacturing production planner creates and manages daily/weekly manufacturing schedules to optimize machine capacity, labor, and material availability. They ensure on-time delivery by coordinating with production teams, monitoring WIP, adjusting for shop floor disruptions, and maintaining inventory levels to meet customer demands.

Requirements

• Previous experience in manufacturing, specifically in CNC machining, gear cutting, or related metalworking industries.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office products.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with shop floor personnel and management.
• Ability to quickly re-schedule jobs in response to equipment failures or raw material shortages.
• High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or industrial engineering is often preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update daily/weekly production schedules for gear hobbing, shaping, grinding, and finishing operations.
• Maximize machine and labor efficiency by balancing workloads, managing backlogs, and adjusting for bottlenecks.
• Ensure necessary raw materials (steel, blanks, alloys) and tooling are available before production starts. Work with vendors on quality and price.
• Monitor high-profile jobs, adjust schedules for unforecasted demand or customer changes, and provide status updates.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain data integrity within the MRP/ERP system.
• Act as the liaison between production, sales, procurement, and quality control, reporting daily on progress and issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED