Job Title: Production Planner Scheduler

Position Summary:

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving production schedules and inventory management processes to ensure products are manufactured and delivered on time to meet customer demand. This role requires strong coordination across departments, effective use of ERP systems, and the ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficiency in ERP systems, production planning, inventory control, and document management.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, including the ability to read and interpret bills of materials (BOMs) and routings.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to motivate and collaborate effectively.
• Analytical problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High attention to detail, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain positive internal and external relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily production schedules and inventory plans.
• Create, release, adjust, and close job orders to align with schedule requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, production plans, and capacity needs; implement actions to meet business demands.
• Serve as the internal ERP systems expert and provide support across departments.
• Coordinate material flow between purchasing, warehouse, production, engineering, and shipping/receiving to ensure timely availability.
• Track material quality, manage expiring materials, and resolve material issues using standard processes.
• Prepare and issue sub-operation purchase orders; verify counts and collaborate with purchasing and shipping.
• Provide regular updates to management on production status, material availability, and potential issues.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure effective communication and follow-up with all stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in low-volume, high-mix, or made-to-order manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with steel fabrication processes.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.

Work Environment

The work environment at our facility is dynamic and fast-paced, focusing on collaboration and innovation. The role requires interaction with various departments, utilizing technologies such as CNC machining and ERP systems. The facility promotes a safety-first culture with adherence to OSHA standards, and encourages a dress code that is appropriate for a manufacturing setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Owatonna, MN.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Owatonna,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000