Production Planner

Position Title: Production Planner

Pay Range: $65,000-$75,000

Operating location:
Onsite, no remote or hybrid option.

The Production Planner is responsible for optimizing production efficiency, ensuring on‑time delivery of products, and managing inventory levels. The role reports to the Planning Manager and coordinates production plans, schedules, and resources to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and optimizing resource utilization.

• Build strong working relationships across Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Procurement, and Production to support effective planning and execution.
• Develop and maintain aggressive yet achievable production schedules aligned with business strategy and customer demand.
• Coordinate production workflow across assigned value streams, ensuring optimal use of manpower, equipment, and raw materials.
• Partner with Production Supervisors, Leads, and Line staff to create detailed machine and work center schedules.
• Monitor production progress through regular shop floor engagement, daily meetings, and ongoing communication to ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Proactively identify scheduling risks, bottlenecks, or supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, cost reduction, and lean manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with all Quality, HSE, and Company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall operational goals.

• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience in a production planning role, preferably within metal fabrication.
• Vocational/technical degree or equivalent experience.
• CPIM certification or other relevant supply chain/production credentials.
• Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Highly organized with effective time management and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
• A collaborative, positive team‑oriented approach when working with colleagues across the organization.

At Johnson Screens, we value open‑mindedness, competence, collaboration, and integrity. We support our people with competitive total rewards, comprehensive benefits, and continuous development – so everyone can work with confidence and deliver results that matter.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Plan – 5% Employer Match
• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Insurance

• 10 Paid Holidays per Year
• Vacation Time Off
• Sick/Personal Time Off
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Accident Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Scholarships

• Onsite – Core hours 9am‑3pm in New Brighton, MN
• Office based role with regular interaction and presence in our connected manufacturing facility.

• Initial call with Human Resources (30 minutes)
• Onsite interview (1.5 hours total)
  • Interview with Planning Manager and Manufacturing Manager + tour (1.15 hour)
  • Check‑in with Human Resources (15 minutes)
• Offer
• Background & reference checks, drug test

Johnson Screens is the leading global provider of innovative screening and separation solutions. We support a wide range of industries, which means that almost every product around us has touched one of our screens during its manufacturing process. Since our inception over a century ago, our products have helped protect lives by reducing harmful waste, providing clean water, and making the best use of our precious natural resources.

We strive to be a great place to work and do what is right for our customers and our people. We thrive on innovation and continuous improvement, and we believe that our people are the key to our success.

• Open‑Mindedness
• Competence
• Confidence
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Results

Johnson Screens is an equal opportunity employer:
Veterans, Disabled, Minorities, and Women.