Production Planner

Set Your Future IN MOTION

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. We continue to elevate our success based on a “One United Team” focus that enables our purpose-driven and agile work environment. We pride ourselves in fostering a work-life balance that allows flexibility in people's day-to-day lives. In an era when talent is in-demand, you will find an unwavering commitment to your personal and professional growth.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY CULTURE:

As a worldwide leader in handling, access platforms and earthmoving equipment, Manitou Group’s mission is to improve working conditions, safety and performance throughout the world, while preserving people and their environment. We design, manufacture, distribute and service products and solutions for the material handling, access equipment and compact earthmoving activities that work smarter, safer and reliably while delivering value to our customers.  Our high-profile brands include Manitou and Gehl, and we are proud of our network of 1,050 dealers throughout the world.  With sales in 140 countries, our team of 4,500 people are committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.  We operate in more than 30 global locations to ensure proximity to our customers and services tailored to their needs.

Manitou continues on the forefront of innovation driving the green transition while also streamlining our operations guided by our customer-centric “New Horizons” roadmap. We are committed to providing safety and unique customer experiences worldwide. In sharing the same mission and values, our workforce remains engaged and passionate about what we manufacture and services we provide.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Production Planner will work with the corporate Master Scheduler to develop an aggregate production plan.  This person will disaggregate the production plan into a detailed schedule by date and model utilizing the IFS/ERP system. This will include all activities pertaining to production planning, material planning, inventory planning and scheduling. This position will execute MRP and create and release shop/assembly orders to the plant, follow and take action to resolve any discrepancy for shop/assembly order and work closely with master scheduling to provide available-to-promise dates with the shortest possible lead time.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all production scheduling functions in close coordination with floor supervisors and the corporate master scheduler.
• Facilitate customer order promising using available to promise logic and schedule customer orders based on next available production or lead-time of components.
• Proactively communicate across the organization scheduling issues and opportunities to ensure deliveries are met and objectives are achieved.
• Act as the information hub for all issues concerning/impacting delivery schedules.
• Maintain usage percentage on planning bills/ configured BOM structures.
• Interface with purchasing to expedite problem parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory.
• Identify capacity and supply constraints, set and maintain planning horizon.
• Manage engineering change orders for production planning, including phase-in/phase-out dates and serial number tracking.
• Drive production planning continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of production planning/master scheduling experience, preferably in a heavy-industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in ERP (IFS preferred).
• Advanced MS Excel skills required.
• APICS certification is a plus.

EXPERTISE:

• Strong data access/retrieval skills with extensive experience in data analysis and data manipulation using MS Excel/ERP system.
• Effectively prioritize multiple tasks to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Process and continuous improvement orientation (Kaizen mindset).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a complex network in a matrix organization.
• Strong attention to detail.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Economics, or related field.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:

• Ability to work in a complex network in a matrix organization.

LOCALIZATION AND TRAVEL EXPECTED:

• This position is located in Madison, SD
• Up to 10% travel could be required.

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OUR REWARDS & RECOGNITION:
In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program, including: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k including employer match, tuition reimbursement, community-oriented volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year, and so much more! See for yourself why Forbes ranked Manitou within the top 125 for World’s Best Employers.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.  
Equal Opportunity Employer