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Hoffmaster
Production Planner
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What they do
A Production Planner plans and manages production and distribution processes for a company and identifies ways to improve efficiency. Analyzes work flows, plans and schedules orders, manages materials orders and monitors inventory; coordinates with suppliers and vendors.
$81,423 / year median in Wisconsin
+9% projected growth
Job Description
About the Role The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules that support customer demand, inventory objectives, and operational efficiency. This role coordinates production activities across multiple machines and product lines, ensuring materials, equipment, and labor resources are aligned to meet production requirements while minimizing delays and disruptions. How You Will Make an Impact Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) data and execute the master production schedule in a timely manner. Prepare, review, maintain, and update detailed machine production schedules. Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple product lines across multiple machines and work centers. Determine machine capacity, shift requirements, and equipment needs to meet production demand. Schedule labor and shift requirements according to production priorities and operational needs. Proactively identify scheduling conflicts, production constraints, and other issues; implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions. Review raw material and component requirements to ensure production plans can be executed successfully. Collaborate with Supply Chain to expedite material shortages and resolve supply issues. Maintain accurate planning and scheduling data within ERP/MRP systems. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling efficiency, inventory management, and production performance. Follow and maintain all Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and HACCP guidelines, policies, and procedures.