Production Planner

Ichor•Sauk Rapids, MN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

About Ichor Systems Join a global leader in semiconductor technology! At Ichor Systems , we design and manufacture critical fluid delivery subsystems that power the world’s most advanced semiconductor equipment. We’re looking for a driven Production Planner to keep our operations running smoothly — coordinating production schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring we meet our customers’ highest expectations. If you’re passionate about precision, collaboration, and innovation in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, we want to hear from you! Position Overview As a Production Planner , you will keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll create and maintain production schedules, coordinate materials and capacity, and balance supply and demand to meet customer commitments. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and collaborative — someone who takes ownership and ensures high-quality results every day.

Requirements

Successful track record creating and maintaining manufacturing and inventory processes and systems with a fast-growing company
Knowledge of supply chain and Lean Manufacturing concepts
Must understand basic machine shop math and BOM structure
Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Exchange)

Nice To Haves

APICS certification preferred
Experience with ERP systems (preferably Epicor or Oracle)

Responsibilities

Manage daily production planning and scheduling activities.
Plan manufactured parts utilizing the best ordering approach (MRP, Kanban etc.)
Perform supply and demand analysis and incorporate into the forecast; keep management informed of capacity constraints and/or any concerns related to meeting our customer expectations
Manage inventory builds and provide ship dates and comments to customer service department during contract reviews
Work closely with operations to develop reliable, state-of-the-art production schedule reports for production control/planning purposes, and management review
Develop and maintain accurate daily WIP status reporting and coordinate action w/manufacturing supervisors
Maintain reporting tools to be able to perform analysis, follow-up on all manufacturing variance on production builds
Partner with production supervisors to provide work direction and prioritize schedules on shop floor
Participate in all physical inventories

Benefits

PTO – 3 weeks annually, with accrual starting day one
Strong health care plans available for both individuals and family.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – Buy company stock at a discount through payroll deductions
401(k) Match – Ichor Systems will match 50% of your contributions up to 8%. Vesting is immediate, ensuring you have full ownership of both your contributions and the matching funds from the company.
Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance
Paid holidays, including a floating holiday
Tuition Reimbursement – For approved professional development
Competitive Pay – Includes shift differentials for swing shift and weekends
medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations
paid time-off program
paid holidays