A leading manufacturing company headquartered in University Park, IL is searching for an organized and experienced Production Planner to oversee the daily operations of their manufacturing processes. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth coordination of resources, managing schedules, and working closely with various departments such as manufacturing, quality, and engineering. Apply now if you are interested in joining a company in a high-growth phase that offers a family atmosphere, strong team collaboration, low turnover, and good benefits!Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 / year DOEProduction Planner Requirements:5+ years of operations management experience within a manufacturing environmentExperience with production planning within a manufacturing environmentProficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables), Word, and familiarity with ERP systemsJob Boss ERP is preferredISO 9001 certification is a plusBachelor's degree is preferredAbility to work 100% onsite from their office in University Park, IL Production Planner Responsibilities:Scheduling & resource management, allocating manpower and workstations based on weekly and monthly demandsCross-department coordination, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and shipping teamsSales consultation, working with the sales team on forecasts and purchasingBill of materials & routings, managing and understanding costing and manpower requirementsContinuous improvement, implementing new ideas and spreading accountability across the teamProduction Planner Benefits:75% employee medical premium covered, eligible after 60 daysVoluntary dental and vision insurance options3 weeks PTO and sick timeAll major holidays offFuture 401(k) planSignificant growth potential within the companyFamily atmosphereGreat tenure To find out more about what this position has to offer you, Apply Now!