Production Planner

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Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive.

We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere.

We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years!

Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

At Watlow's Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Columbia, Missouri , we combine precision manufacturing with forward-thinking innovation.

Part of a global thermal solutions leader founded in 1922, our Columbia facility is a critical hub for high-performance manufacturing, engineering, and operational excellence.

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We are hiring a: Production Planner

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that balance customer demand and manufacturing capacity.

This individual will also ensure optimal inventory and material availability through purchase order placement and communication with external suppliers.

This role partners with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery while optimizing efficiency and supporting operational excellence.

• Production scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules that balance customer demand and manufacturing capacity, reviewing forecasts, inventory, and material availability to build achievable production plans.
• Schedule attainment & prioritization: Monitor schedule attainment and adjust priorities as business needs change to keep production aligned with demand.
• Material & purchasing coordination: Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure material availability, and place purchase orders for raw components to support the production plan.