Production Planner​/Scheduler

About the Role

As we continue to grow and diversify, we’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Production Planner/Scheduler to join our team in Waukesha, WI. In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing the master production schedule in line with manufacturing capacity and sales forecast to satisfy customer demand while effectively managing inventory levels. This role functions as a liaison between Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing and Shipping/Receiving and is responsible for the forecast entry, and production scheduling.

At CFR, our values aren’t just words—they guide how we work every day:

• Proactive – We communicate early and often. Collaboration and transparency are part of our DNA.
• Accountable – We take ownership of our work and results. Your contributions won’t go unnoticed.
• Committed – We’re always improving how we collaborate, operate, and execute.
• Excelling – We aim high and deliver, because our customers depend on us.

Does this sound like you? You’re a curious problem-solver who takes initiative, works collaboratively, and leads by example - even without a formal leadership title
. If you’re ready to step up and shape the future of fuel testing technology, we want to hear from you.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management or a related technical field.
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferably with active interface to Materials Management, Production Control, Capacity Planning and Scheduling related functions.
• Prior master scheduling experience and working knowledge of supply chain process and procedures including planning, demand management and replenishment.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems, especially advanced planning systems (Epicor experience preferred).

• Competitive compensation + annual bonus opportunity
• A dynamic, collaborative workplace where innovation is encouraged
• A team that supports your growth, celebrates your wins, and values your voice

• Develop, manage and maintain a master production plan that satisfies customer demand while leveling manufacturing workload and optimizing inventory on a cost and unit basis.
• Provide daily/weekly analysis and key performance metrics, identify gaps and constraints, and suggest alternative solutions.
• Manage Company’s S&OP Process by working with Operations, Procurement and Sales to develop opportunities and risks to the company’s overall financial plan.
• Conduct independent schedule risk assessments and mitigation planning and coordinate with Manufacturing, Sourcing and Shipping/Receiving to facilitate the resolution of resource constraints and other existing or potential schedule interruptions.
• Serve as the focal point with management for all communications associated with the master schedule, delivery performance, manufacturing capacity, and forecast accuracy.
• Lead the forecast planning process, tracking the opportunities pipeline and conducting capacity planning to effectively match future demand projections with manufacturing capability.
• Utilize historical sales, distributor forecasts, new product/business opportunities and backlog to derive an effective plan to achieve budgeted, on-time shipments while reducing lead-time to the customer.
• Communicate significant variations in product demand to Commercial Team.
• Participate in First Article meetings, stay current on new product introductions and coordinate implementation of engineering changes.
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Actively challenge existing processes to drive simplification and improvement.
• Support the organization by performing cross‑functional ad hoc assignments as requested.

• Health Coverage:
  Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, some fully employer‑paid.
• Life & Disability Insurance:
  Robust life insurance and income protection if you’re ever unable to work.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Generous PTO plus 10 paid holidays
  .
• Parental Leave:
  Paid parental leave.
• Flexible
  
  Work Hours:
  
  One size doesn’t fit all.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan:
  Employer match.
• Annual Bonus Opportunity:
  Performance‑based bonus program.
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