Johnson Service Group, a nationally award-winning staffing firm, has an immediate opportunity for a Production Planner and Control with a Laser Technology firm in Madison, WIÂ
Direct Hire | Onsite | $90 - $104K depending on experience
Summary We are seeking an experienced Production Planner and Control professional to support production scheduling and materials coordination within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining efficient production flow, balancing capacity and material availability, and ensuring on-time customer delivery.
The Production Planner will develop, own, and manage the Master Production Schedule based on production capacity, material readiness, labor availability, and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end production plan, ensuring alignment with MRP requirements, capacity constraints, and customer delivery commitments
Create and maintain the Master Production Schedule
Plan and release work orders based on sales orders and forecasts
Monitor work in process throughout the manufacturing operation
Lead production review meetings and drive discussions regarding build-plan status, constraints, and recovery plans
Partner with Production, Supply Chain, Sales, Warehouse, Engineering, and Finance to maintain the Internal Operating Plan
Monitor shipment performance and escalate issues that could affect customer commitments
Prepare scheduling reports, dashboards, KPIs, and status updates for operations leadership
Track actual shipments against forecasts and identify performance gaps
Work closely with Manufacturing to develop a stable production schedule that accounts for capacity, yield rates, Kanban flow, and nonconformance disposition
Adjust daily delivery schedules when production issues affect internal requirements or contractual obligations
Identify and lead process, system, and data-quality improvements that increase planning accuracy and efficiency
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of five years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment
Extensive experience creating and managing production schedules
Strong understanding of MRP systems, materials planning, and manufacturing operations
Experience balancing production capacity, material availability, labor requirements, and customer demand
Strong background in project material management
Understanding of business processes and cross-functional relationships
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments
Ability to manage changing priorities and address production constraints in a fast-paced environment
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** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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