Production Planner

The Production Planner will work with plant leadership to meet daily production requirements, track inventory, and support production needs and improvement goals. This role owns planning activities for assigned product lines or operational areas, supports production scheduling and material flow, and drives resolution of issues that impact delivery, inventory, and operational performance.

This position reports to the Planning Manager and is expected in the office.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:

· Exempt

This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in both independent and collaborative environments, stays organized, and enjoys contributing to cross-functional outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

· Own backlog management, ATPs, fill rate, and inventory flow for assigned product lines or operational areas

· Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand and operational goals

· Create, release, prioritize, and update work orders within the ERP system

· Monitor production progress and revise schedules to support accurate completion dates and on-time delivery

· Identify and communicate production bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and material shortages, and drive timely resolution

· Ensure availability of raw materials and maintain optimal inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolescence

· Partner cross-functionally with buyers, operations, warehouse, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, and customer service teams to support production planning and operational execution

· Track and respond to order status inquiries, including expedited requests and delivery timelines

· Maintain and manage inventory accuracy, including prototype materials, inventory adjustments, and engineering change implementation (ECOs)

· Use planning systems, reporting tools, and operational data to identify issues and support operational decision-making

· Balance production demand, inventory constraints, and operational priorities to support customer delivery needs

· Lead investigation and resolution of production, inventory, and material flow issues impacting operational performance

· Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to improve planning effectiveness and operational stability

· Analyze key performance metrics including backlog, on-time delivery, throughput, schedule attainment, and inventory support to identify trends and drive improvements

· Drive process improvements related to planning, scheduling, and inventory flow within assigned operational areas

· Provide guidance and support related to planning processes, procedures, and operational expectations

· Promote collaboration between planning, warehouse, manufacturing, and purchasing functions to improve workflow and resolve issues

· Support operational change initiatives and help align cross-functional teams during implementation

· Communicate operational priorities, schedule updates, risks, and recommendations clearly to plant leadership and business partners

· Model integrity, accountability, and reliability in daily work

· Follow safety, quality, and compliance requirements and support audit readiness

· Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

· High school diploma or equivalent

· 3+ years of Production Planning Experience or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business or related field

· Strong Excel and ERP system experience

o Preferred experience utilizing Oracle

o Excellent analytical and communication skills

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

· Sit for up to 8 hours per day

· Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day

· Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment

· Required to talk or hear frequently

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

· Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities.

It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.