Production Planner at STATES MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Dayton, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

78000.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Planning, Scheduling, Data Maintenance, Material Availability, Workload Balancing, Work Order Review, Bottleneck Identification, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Excel Proficiency, ERP/MRP Systems, Lean Manufacturing

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Description About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and forward-thinking Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. This role is critical to ensuring smooth production flow, on-time delivery, and efficient use of materials and resources in a metal fabrication and assembly environment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, supply chain, engineering, and sales-to ensure optimal workflow and delivery performance. As part of a fast-growing organization, you will also play a key role in designing and implementing scalable scheduling processes, tools, and best practices that support long-term growth and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities - Develop, update, and maintain production schedules for fabrication, machining, and assembly operations. – Responsible for ensuring all shop floor paperwork for jobs is compiled, organized, & and brought to respective supervisors. – Maintain accurate data within Epicor, SharePoint, and other data sources. - Translate demand and forecasts into strategic & executable shop floor schedules. - Collaborate with supply chain to ensure materials are available on time for production. - Partner with supervisors, leads, and engineers to balance workloads and prioritize production. - Review and release work orders, ensuring accuracy of routing, BOMs, and lead times. - Monitor shop floor progress & schedule adherence; identify bottlenecks, material availability, & capacity constraints to proactively communicate risks to delivery commitments. - Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize scheduling, reduce lead times, and improve on-time delivery performance. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree & 0-2 years experience in production planning OR 0-2 years experience in in a metal fabrication, machining, & assembly plant - Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication/machining a plus) - Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Epicor is a plus). - Working knowledge of capacity planning, scheduling strategies, and inventory management. - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment. - Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel Preferred - Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices. - Prior background in metal fabrication/assembly, machining, and heavy equipment industries. - Advanced Excel skills or experience with scheduling tools. Benefits PTO/ESST Paid holidays $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance Paid Weekly Vision and Dental Insurance 401K / Life Insurance / STD

Responsibilities

The Production Planner will develop, update, and maintain production schedules for fabrication, machining, and assembly operations while ensuring all necessary shop floor paperwork is compiled and delivered to supervisors. This role also involves translating demand forecasts into executable schedules and collaborating with supply chain to guarantee material readiness.