Production Planner

Dover Corporation•Antigo, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Production Planner for our Waukesha Bearings brand. Waukesha Bearings is a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil & gas, power generation, marine, military, and industrial markets. Our forward-thinking team is committed to leading the markets we serve through superior technology and operational excellence. This role is based at our manufacturing facility in Antigo. Wisconsin. Due to our government client, US Citizenship is required. WHAT YOU’LL DO The Production Planner is responsible for creating and managing the master production plan. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams—including manufacturing, purchasing, and customer service—to forecast demand, schedule production, and ensure timely order fulfillment. The Production Planner monitors order flow, adjusts production schedules, and ensures material availability to meet customer delivery requirements.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in manufacturing and/or demand planning.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills for managing production plans and analyzing data.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Must have a sense of urgency and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen (due to ITAR/UNNPI regulations).

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.
Experience using Syteline ERP system.
Mechanical aptitude to learn the technical aspects of Waukesha Bearing’s products.
Previous experience in production planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work closely with buyers and supply chain partners to ensure material lead times align with production needs.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the master production schedule based on customer orders, forecasts, and capacity constraints.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production schedules with material availability, lead times, and operational capacity.
Monitor order progress through the shop floor and adjust schedules and routings as needed to meet delivery commitments.
Communicate production schedule changes or delays to all relevant stakeholders.
Analyze forecast data and manufacturing constraints to identify opportunities for production smoothing and efficiency gains.
Release materials from stockroom or staging areas to support scheduled orders.
Print, assemble, and distribute job packets to designated value streams.
Close job orders daily for assigned value streams to maintain accurate system records.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to scheduling, materials flow, and production planning processes.

Benefits

a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account
health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, including business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services