Production Planner

About APPLIED Adhesives

APPLIED Adhesives is the industry leader in helping manage costs, reduce waste, and make entire operations run more efficiently. From adhesives, equipment, parts, and service, we are passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative adhesive products and offerings.

We are seeking a Production Planner who will be responsible for planning and coordinating the production activities to meet customer demand while optimizing the use of resources. This role requires a strong ability to manage schedules, monitor inventory levels, and maintain communication between departments to ensure timely production and delivery of products. This role is an on-site role located in Brooklyn Center, MN.

Only local candidates will be considered.

• Production Scheduling:
  • Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, internal and forecasted demand using data driven the MRP system.
  • Work with production supervision to manage workflows effectively.
  • Identify and communicate capacity constraints to production supervision.
• Process Optimization:
  • Identify inefficiencies in production processes and work with the production team to implement improvements that enhance productivity and reduce costs.
  • Collaborate with other departments (e.g., procurement, logistics, quality control) to streamline processes and assign jobs based upon product availability.
• Coordination and Communication:
  • Act as a liaison between production, engineering, procurement, and sales departments to ensure alignment of production priorities.
  • Spend time on the production floor monitoring job progress and be able to modify priorities as production needs change.
  • Work with production supervision to understand production status and potential delays. Be able to not only communicate the information to relevant stakeholders but be able to provide options to get back on track.
• Troubleshooting:
  • Address any disruptions or bottlenecks in the production process and work with the production team to find solutions to maintain flow.
• Reporting:
  • Present reports to management to assist in decision-making and resource allocation.

• Have strong planning and organization skills.
• Are a team-player.
• Have the willingness to learn and are personally driven to succeed.

• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Production Planner or similar role in manufacturing or supply chain management required.
• Experience with multiple work centers, including machining and complex assemblies with multiple levels.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and scheduling systems.
• Proficiency in ERP software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products, especially Excel required.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k Match
• Flexible and Team-Oriented work environment
• Generous PTO policy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career and talent development opportunities as well as opportunities for personal growth

• Leadership:
  We are the leaders we wish to follow at work and in our communities.
• Collaborative:
  One team delivering exceptional value and service.
• Passion:
  We enthusiastically pursue excellence.
• Integrity:
  We choose to be ethical and trustworthy.
• Relentless Customer Focus:
  Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.