Production Planning Specialist

Oshkosh Corporation•Neenah, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planning Specialist is responsible for leading and evolving the production scheduling and readiness process within the business unit. This role drives forward-looking visibility to ensure material, engineering, and production alignment, enabling on-time delivery and a stable manufacturing environment. This individual will establish and own scheduling processes, drive cross-functional accountability, and proactively identify and resolve risks before they impact production. Over time, this role may expand to support broader campus scheduling initiatives as processes mature.

Requirements

Five plus years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process for the business unit
Develop and maintain a forward-looking, truck-by-truck production readiness view
Own and evolve the Master Production Schedule (MPS), ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and production capacity
Drive cross-functional accountability across supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and engineering to resolve material and build readiness issues proactively
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure material alignment by station and proper timing of components
Maintain and improve schedule synchronization within JDE to support accurate planning and inventory positioning
Collaborate with Product and Manufacturing Engineering to review Product Change Orders (PCOs) and mitigate production risks early
Coordinate with purchasing, commodity management, and engineering teams to manage long lead times and prevent component obsolescence
Establish, track, and communicate key readiness metrics to provide clear visibility into production risk and enable operational focus on safety, quality, and productivity
Monitor planned vs. actual production performance and drive continuous improvement in scheduling processes
Support the development and standardization of scheduling processes, with potential to scale across the broader campus
Reduce administrative burden on production leadership by centralizing and improving scheduling and readiness processes
Participate in cross-functional meetings and provide data-driven insights to support business decisions