Production Planner

• Pay or shift range: $74,000 USD to $115,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of some of the biggest industry trends, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and our photoelectric, ultrasonic, and vision sensors, LED lights and indicators, monitoring solutions, and other safety products are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders worldwide. Recognized for two years as Star Tribune’s Top Workplace, Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay and Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours

Base Pay Range: $74-$115K per year

* Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.

Position Summary

The Production Planner will work with plant leadership to meet daily production requirements, track inventory, and support production needs and improvement goals. This role owns planning activities for assigned product lines or operational areas, supports production scheduling and material flow, and drives resolution of issues that impact delivery, inventory, and operational performance.

This position reports to the Planning Manager and is expected in the office.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:

What You’ll Be Doing

This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in both independent and collaborative environments, stays organized, and enjoys contributing to cross-functional outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Own backlog management, ATPs, fill rate, and inventory flow for assigned product lines or operational areas
• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand and operational goals
• Create, release, prioritize, and update work orders within the ERP system
• Monitor production progress and revise schedules to support accurate completion dates and on-time delivery
• Identify and communicate production bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and material shortages, and drive timely resolution
• Ensure availability of raw materials and maintain optimal inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolescence
• Partner cross-functionally with buyers, operations, warehouse, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, and customer service teams to support production planning and operational execution
• Track and respond to order status inquiries, including expedited requests and delivery timelines
• Maintain and manage inventory accuracy, including prototype materials, inventory adjustments, and engineering change implementation (ECOs)
• Use planning systems, reporting tools, and operational data to identify issues and support operational decision-making
• Balance production demand, inventory constraints, and operational priorities to support customer delivery needs
• Lead investigation and resolution of production, inventory, and material flow issues impacting operational performance
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to improve planning effectiveness and operational stability
• Analyze key performance metrics including backlog, on-time delivery, throughput, schedule attainment, and inventory support to identify trends and drive improvements
• Drive process improvements related to planning, scheduling, and inventory flow within assigned operational areas
• Provide guidance and support related to planning processes, procedures, and operational expectations
• Promote collaboration between planning, warehouse, manufacturing, and purchasing functions to improve workflow and resolve issues
• Support operational change initiatives and help align cross-functional…