** Production Planner at DwyerOmega in Middleton, WI

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Position Summary The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining master production schedules across multiple departments and product lines to ensure on-time delivery, optimal resource utilization, and alignment with customer demand. This role serves as a key link between demand planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, and supply chain, driving planning excellence at the plant. Key Responsibilities · Production Scheduling & Planning · Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules across multiple departments. · Align production capacity with customer demand, inventory targets, and revenue goals. · Ensure production priorities are clearly communicated to plant schedulers and operations. · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Partner with customer service, operations, scheduling, and supply chain to balance supply and demand. · Work with manufacturing and engineering to resolve capacity constraints, bottlenecks, or quality issues. · Support SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) by providing inputs on production feasibility. · System & Process Management · Manage planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock) within ERP/MRP systems. · Drive planning process standardization across departments to ensure consistency and scalability. · Monitor adherence to the frozen planning window and escalation procedures. · Performance Monitoring & Reporting · Track and report on key KPIs such as schedule adherence, launch adherence, on-time delivery, capacity utilization, and inventory turns. · Proactively identify risks to meeting customer requirements and develop mitigation plans. · Provide visibility to leadership on production readiness and constraints. Key Competencies · Strategic thinking with attention to execution details. · Data-driven decision-making and ability to interpret complex planning data. · Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. · Continuous improvement mindset with focus on planning excellence. Requirements Education & Experience · Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred. Associate’s degree in similar fields of study is required · 5+ years of production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. · Experience supporting SIOP / S&OP processes at a manufacturing operation preferred. · Experience in a high-mix, configurable, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Technical Skills · Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, WorkWise, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor, or similar). · Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with planning analytics or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) preferred. · Solid understanding of capacity planning, inventory management principles, and supply/demand balancing. · Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Certifications (Preferred) · APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or related supply chain certification preferred. Other Requirements · Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of leadership. · Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment. We believe in transparent and equitable pay. All US job postings include a good-faith salary range based on role, location, experience, and internal equity. We're happy to discuss compensation openly throughout the hiring process.