Production Planner

About The Company

Louis Industries is one of the most modern steel processing facilities in central Minnesota. We employ around 100 people and serve over 180 customers predominantly located in the upper Midwest. Our customers vary from small, local owned companies to multi-million-dollar Fortune 500 companies. The parts Louis fabricates are found in products and equipment that are shipped globally. We utilize the latest technology available in laser, punching, forming, welding and quality control equipment, with an emphasis on supporting lean, rapid response manufacturing to support our customer’s varied needs.

We strive to look toward the future, invest in automation, and continuously improve our processes, production capabilities, and our people. In addition, we are a major regional supplier with inventory of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. We are employee focused, offer flexible schedules, full benefits, and competitive pay.

The Production Planner is responsible for balancing customer demand with manufacturing capacity to deliver reliable schedules, accurate lead times, and improved on-time delivery. This role owns the master production schedule, long-range capacity planning, and forecasting processes, serving as the primary coordination point between Sales and Production.

• Own and maintain the master production schedule based on demand, capacity, and priorities
• Convert orders, forecasts, and backlog into achievable production plans using ERP/APS tools
• Establish and maintain accurate customer lead times based on capacity data
• Identify capacity risks, bottlenecks, and constraints; recommend mitigation options
• Partner closely with Sales and Operations to align plans and execution
• Support forecasting, S&OP and monthly planning reviews
• Evaluate rush orders and demand changes using capacity-based scenarios
• Track and report planning KPIs including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain
• Experience in a job shop, sheet metal, or similar manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong capacity planning, forecasting, and analytical skills
• ERP experience (APS exposure preferred); advanced Excel skills
• Ability to communicate clearly across Sales, Operations, and Leadership

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• HSA Match
• 401k Contribution
• PPE Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Accrued PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Bonuses

80,000 - 95,000 USD per year(Business Address)