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Production Planner/Scheduler

TREND TECHNOLOGIES
Village, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2026

Trend Technologies is a worldwide corporation specializing in the manufacture of sheet metal products and complex assemblies for many of the world’s leading high-tech companies. Trend Technologies has an immediate full-time opportunity for a Production Planner/Scheduler at our Elk Grove Village, IL facility

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for planning and scheduling to ensure on-time deliveries to customers within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establishing production schedules, labor loading and capacity requirements.
  • Coordinating production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.
  • Interaction with sales, production, and engineering teams as requested to ensure customer delivery needs are met.
  • Utilize ERP systems and other production management software to create accurate production schedules
  • Maintain accurate documentation of schedules, changes, and related reports for continuous improvement initiatives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma and 1-2 years’ experience in materials planning and inventory management within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Relevant experience in planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations is required.
  • APICS certification a plus.
  • Background in labor capacity planning is preferred.
  • Knowledgeable in spreadsheet, word-processing and manufacturing-control software applications is required. BaaN 5 or BaaN LN experience a plus.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Trend Technologies offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with salary requirements.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • How many years of experience do you have in planning, coordinating, and scheduling production operations?
  • Do you have any experience in labor capacity?
  • What kind of ERP software experience do you have?
  • Do you have an APICS certification?

Experience:

  • Materials and inventory management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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