Manufacturing Planner

Process and manage new sales orders. Execute order-related communications internally and facilitate external communications as needed. Schedule work orders and manufacturing processes to support all manufacturing operations. Create manufacturing documentation for designs and drawings. Coordinate the creation of steel components for the fabrication of manufacturing industrial fans, including managing steel inventory and the scheduling and programming of the equipment. Provide general support related to these processes to various operational staff and functions through document and report production, process task execution, and system maintenance.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Working knowledge of centrifugal fans is preferred
• Ability to think critically, technically evaluate, and make sound decisions
• Strong organizational skills and effective means of written and oral communication
• Ability to respond to all inquiries from both internal and external departments relating to manufacturing issues/questions
• Significant computer skills required, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, and the business ERP software used for managing order details
• Highly motivated individual willing to learn and take on responsibilities
• Work well with others in a high stress, fast-paced team environment

This position is performed in an office environment. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

Noise level is usually low. May occasionally need to enter shop settings to communicate with manufacturing employees.

To be successful in this job with Air Pro, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Manage new orders through the business ERP software management system from design approval to completion, along with revising orders as needed
• Publish post order entry communications to external contacts including ship dates, drawings, and revision documents
• Define shop floor control functions including scheduling processes, project details, hold points, inspection arrangements, etc.
• Produce, review, and correct detailed assembly, welding, burn documentation, and machining drawings accurately
• Support and communicate with manufacturing personnel for changes and/or errors made or found during the manufacturing process
• Use ERP and nesting software to support the process of steel production, steel inventory management, and scheduling of equipment for steel production
• Ensure quality standards, safety guidelines, and processes are used.
• Perform all job duties as assigned in a manner safe to self and others

• Computer

Air Pro Fan & Blower Company is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Rhinelander, WI. We design and manufacture a complete line of industrial-duty centrifugal fans, blowers, and accessories for OEM and end-user customers around the world.

We enjoy a culture that feels like family. That means we treat each other right, listen, honor our commitments, always keep learning, value our customers and partners, and support our community. 100% Employee-owned means we are all in for our people and our customers.

It’s not just about responsiveness, respect, quality, and accountability, but it is all of those. It’s not just about experience and expertise across industries and applications; we have both. It’s about custom solutions faster than customers think possible, and innovation that comes straight from customers’ needs to our design. It’s about technology and instinct, training and resourcefulness, curiosity, grit, and people we genuinely like.

Finally, it’s about building our customers into everything we do, and every fan we make, every single day, 100%.

• Immediate Paid Time Off (PTO and Holidays)
• Health Coverage
• Company Paid Dental, Life and AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits that include Vision, Short Term Disability, Life and AD&D (employee, spouse and child), Accident and Critical illness
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k with Company Match

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an associate may be required to perform. Air Pro Fan and Blower reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

All requirements are subject to change and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.