Gear Manufacturing Production Planner Job at Precision Gears, Inc, Pewaukee, WI

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  • Precision Gears, Inc
  • Pewaukee, WI

Job Description

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A gear manufacturing production planner creates and manages daily/weekly manufacturing schedules to optimize machine capacity, labor, and material availability. They ensure on-time delivery by coordinating with production teams, monitoring WIP, adjusting for shop floor disruptions, and maintaining inventory levels to meet customer demands.

Responsibilities:

  • Production Planning:  Develop, maintain, and update daily/weekly production schedules for gear hobbing, shaping, grinding, and finishing operations.
  • Capacity Planning:  Maximize machine and labor efficiency by balancing workloads, managing backlogs, and adjusting for bottlenecks.
  • Material Coordination:  Ensure necessary raw materials (steel, blanks, alloys) and tooling are available before production starts. Work with vendors on quality and price.
  • Customer Service & Expediting:  Monitor high-profile jobs, adjust schedules for unforecasted demand or customer changes, and provide status updates.
  • Inventory & Data Management:  Monitor inventory levels and maintain data integrity within the MRP/ERP system.
  • Communication & Reporting:  Act as the liaison between production, sales, procurement, and quality control, reporting daily on progress and issues.  

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience:  Previous experience in manufacturing, specifically in CNC machining, gear cutting, or related metalworking industries.
  • Technical Skills:  Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office products.
  • Communication:  Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with shop floor personnel and management.
  • Problem-Solving:  Ability to quickly re-schedule jobs in response to equipment failures or raw material shortages.
  • Education:  High school diploma required; a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or industrial engineering is often preferred.

Typical Work Environment

  • Office-based, but requires frequent presence on the production floor (shop floor) to monitor production progress. 

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