Manufacturing Production Planner
Suburban Enterprises
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- Location
- Appleton, WI
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 9
- 11 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Suburban Enterprises
Construction · 201 to 500 employees
At Suburban Enterprises, you not only work for the company you own the company!
What you'll do
- Own the master production schedule across all work centers
- Balance demand, labor, equipment, and material availability
- Establish and maintain realistic promise dates aligned with operations
- Release work orders in priority sequence to support flow and due dates
- Ensure routings, lead times, and work center capacities are accurate
- Adjust schedules dynamically based on constraints, shortages, or changes
- Collaborate with Purchasing to align material availability with schedules
- Identify constraints early and prevent material-driven line stops
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline
- 0-3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or an analytical role
- Strong Excel skills
- Follow company safety policies, procedures, and required training
- Wear required PPE and follow shop safety rules on the production floor
- Experience with ERP systems (preferred)
- Exposure to job costing, inventory, or variance analysis (preferred)
Key skills
Strong Excel skillsERP systemsjob costinginventoryvariance analysis
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Perks
- ESOP
- 401(K) with employer match
- Investment in your professional development
- opportunities for advancement
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Take Ownership of Your Career and Shape Your Future!
Are you ready to become an Employee Owner? At Suburban Enterprises, you not only work for the company you own the company! The ideal candidate is happy where he/she is currently employed but is interested in a more self-directed work environment, increased responsibility, and the opportunity to grow into additional roles. We would like to hire someone interested in a career, not a job, who wants to do the work and be recognized for a job well done!
The Role – Manufacturing Production Planner
The Manufacturing Production Planner will create, maintain, and execute a realistic, capacity-constrained production plan that drives on-time delivery, maximizes throughput, and balances customer demand with shop-floor capability in an electrical fabrication environment.
What You'll Do
Own the master production schedule (MPS) across all work centers.
Balance demand, labor, equipment, and material availability.
Establish and maintain realistic promise dates aligned with operations.
Release work orders in priority sequence to support flow and due dates.
Ensure routings, lead times, and work center capacities are accurate.
Adjust schedules dynamically based on constraints, shortages, or changes.
Collaborate with Purchasing to align material availability with schedules.
Identify material, labor, or engineering constraints early and escalate.
Prevent material-driven line stops through proactive planning.
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required training.
Wear required PPE and follow shop safety rules when on the production floor.
What You Bring (Required Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
0-3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or an analytical role.
Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
Interest in manufacturing, operations, and cost accounting.
Exposure to job costing, inventory, or variance analysis is preferred.
What We Offer – Why Choose Suburban Enterprises?
Team Member Ownership: Work for a company where your contributions directly impact your future
Commitment to Safety: Safety isn’t just a priority; it’s our promise to you and your family
Career Growth: This isn't just a job - it's a career path with opportunities for advancement
Continuous Learning: Investment in your professional development
Collaborative Culture: Work with a team that values respect, integrity, and excellence
Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, ESOP, 401(K) with employer match, and no healthcare premium increases for 4 years
Ready to Join Us?
Our high standards of service to our customers and clients require that we select only the top team members based on our culture and core values so please read and understand them or come with clarifying questions because we work, live, hire and promote by them. We will choose new team members with great care because the future of Suburban Enterprises rests with them. You are here because we believe in your character and abilities.
If you're passionate about innovation, committed to excellence, and ready to be part of a company that invests in its people, we want to hear from you. Help us create a better future through innovation and automation.
We are an equal opportunity employer.