Production Planner

AMSOIL INC
flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), employee discount
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
2724 West Hampton Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 19, 2025
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner at our plant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Production Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure production targets and customer demands are met efficiently. This role involves close collaboration with production teams, procurement, sales, and other departments to coordinate the efficient production of goods, optimize resource utilization, minimize costs, and ensure timely delivery. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and reports onsite to our manufacturing plant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Core Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on customer orders, production capacity, and inventory levels. Ensure all production targets are met within the agreed-upon timelines. Monitor production progress and resolve issues that arise to avoid delays. Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure all necessary materials and components are available for production. Manage and track inventory levels to avoid overstocking or stockouts. Ensure raw materials are ordered in a timely manner to prevent production downtime. Analyze production capacity and identify potential bottlenecks or constraints. Recommend solutions to optimize resource utilization and improve efficiency. Assist in the planning and execution of new projects and product launches. Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Quality Assurance, and Sales to ensure alignment on production priorities and timelines. Communicate all changes in the production schedule to relevant stakeholders. Monitor and analyze production performance data, identifying trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Prepare reports on production metrics, such as cycle time, lead time, and efficiency rates. Use production data to inform future planning decisions and improve overall operations. Identify potential issues in the production process or supply chain disruption and propose solutions to minimize impact. Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Operations or Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field Minimum 3 years' experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role in a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong communication skills - written and verbal Ability to operate collaborative effectively across cross-functional teams Other Details: Pay Type - Salary Pay Range - $70,900 to $83,400 Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location. Benefits: Paid time off and paid holidays each year Employee bonus program 401(k) with company match Paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance Competitive health benefits Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options Affordable group dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance Employee discount on product Corporate gym membership If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please email: humanresources@amsoil.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled AMSOIL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.