Operations Planner & Scheduler

About APN Performance Coatings Since 1929, A.P. Nonweiler Company, Inc. (APN) has been a trusted partner in performance, protection, and innovation. As a specialty coatings and custom manufacturing provider serving manufacturing, construction, and industrial markets, APN delivers high-performance solutions backed by technical expertise and operational excellence. As APN continues to scale operations and strengthen its supply chain capabilities, disciplined production planning and scheduling is critical to maintaining service levels, optimizing working capital, and ensuring operational efficiency.

Position Overview APN is seeking an Operations Planner & Scheduler to support production planning and scheduling execution within our Oshkosh manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for translating customer demand, order backlog, and forecast inputs into actionable production schedules that align materials, labor, and equipment to meet business objectives. Operating at the intersection of Operations and Supply Chain, this position ensures coordination across Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Inventory to meet customer commitments while optimizing throughput, minimizing disruption, and maintaining inventory balance, with direct accountability for schedule accuracy, production flow, and proactive identification of operational constraints.

Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Schedule Execution Develop, maintain, and continuously optimize daily and weekly production schedules aligned with demand, capacity, and material availability

Sequence production activities to maximize throughput, reduce downtime, and minimize changeovers

Monitor execution against schedule and adjust in real-time to maintain production flow and delivery commitments

Balance short-term execution priorities with overall plant efficiency and resource utilization

Demand Alignment & Order Fulfillment Translate customer orders, forecasts, and backlog into executable production plans

Partner with Customer Service and Sales to align production priorities with customer commitments

Monitor order progress and ensure adherence to promised ship dates and service levels

Material Planning & Supply Chain Coordination Coordinate closely with Purchasing and Inventory teams to ensure material readiness for scheduled production

Evaluate raw material availability, lead times, and constraints to ensure schedule feasibility

Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks related to material shortages, capacity constraints, or production delays

Support recovery planning and contingency scheduling when disruptions occur

Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as the central coordination point between Production, Purchasing, Inventory, and Customer Service Communicate schedule changes, risks, and priorities clearly across stakeholders

Participate in daily production and supply chain planning discussions

Ensure all departments are operating from a consistent and accurate production plan Systems & Data Management Maintain and update planning data within ERP/MRP systems (Sage 500 or equivalent)
Ensure planning parameters such as lead times, work orders, and scheduling inputs are accurate and aligned

Leverage system data and reporting to support planning decisions and improve schedule reliability

Monitor production performance data and provide insights into schedule adherence and operational efficiency

Operational Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Identify scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies within plant operations

Support root cause analysis for missed schedules, production delays, or service issues

Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance planning accuracy, production efficiency, and inventory performance

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, cost reduction, and service level improvement

Performance Expectations (First 6–12 Months)
Establish consistent and reliable production scheduling routines aligned to plant capacity and demand variability

Improve schedule adherence and on-time delivery performance

Reduce production disruptions caused by material shortages or planning gaps Strengthen…