Production Planner in Manitowoc, Wisconsin at Burger Boat Company

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining executable production schedules that align scope, material availability, and labor capacity in a project‑based manufacturing environment. This role supports safe, efficient production execution by sequencing work, monitoring schedule adherence, and coordinating readiness across Operations, Materials, and Engineering.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION:

This position reports directly to the Materials Manager. This position has no direct reports.

DECISION MAKING:

Exercise judgment consistent with Burger’s mission, vision, and code of business conduct regularly and continuously. Exercise administrative judgment on a regular and continuous basis and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, progress, and quality of service within the company.

COMMUNICATION:

Must possess excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and written skills, including the ability to listen, talk, and teach. Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing positively and effectively with employees, co-workers, suppliers, and vendors. Demonstrate an all-pervasive positive attitude.

EDUCATION:

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related field — or equivalent experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Working knowledge of production scheduling principles, job routings, and capacity considerations
2. APICS CPIM Certification preferred
3. Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Syteline)
4. Ability to coordinate across Operations, Materials, and Engineering functions

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position primarily operates in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and analyzing production schedules and data. The employee must occasionally stand, walk, and move throughout the facility to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support production planning activities. Periodic visits to production and shipyard areas are required, which may involve navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, and active work environments. Occasional light lifting (e.g., files, documents, or small materials up to approximately 20–25 pounds) may be required. The role may also involve extended periods of standing and walking while supporting production coordination and observing operations.

GENERAL STATEMENT:

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.