Production Planner - Central
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At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer--we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. Chances are, you've enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store.
As a billion-dollar organization, we're growing fast and innovating even faster. We're looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals who want to make a real impact. If you're ready to help shape the future of manufacturing and distribution, Wis-Pak is the place for you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- 401(K) with Profit Sharing
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
About the Role
We're looking for a Production Planner who will play a key role in driving efficient production schedules, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring seamless operations across our manufacturing network. This is your opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, collaborate across departments, and help deliver high-quality products to our customers--on time, every time.
What You’ll Do:
- Creating and maintaining daily and weekly production schedules using JDE planning systems
- Balancing inventory levels with warehouse capacity to meet demand while controlling costs
- Reviewing sales trends and inventory data to forecast raw material needs
- Partnering with S&OP, warehouse, and facility teams to align on inventory targets
- Tracking key performance metrics such as production adherence and yield
- Communicating with customer service and facility teams to address issues and ensure satisfaction
- Supporting promotional planning and managing schedule changes proactively
- Collaborating across departments to keep operations running efficiently
- Traveling to other locations for training and development opportunities, as needed
- Keeping safety at the forefront of everything you do
DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.
What You'll Bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience (APICS certification preferred)
- Strong experience with ERP systems (MPS, MRP, DRP)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with data
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- The ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
- Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Our Commitment to You
Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of a team that's refreshing the world--one bottle at a time.
Summary
Manage production schedules, optimize inventory, collaborate across departments, and ensure timely delivery.
Job title
Production Planner - Central
Experience level
null
Industry
manufacturing
Location requirements
On-site in Watertown, WI, USA with some travel allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Watertown, WI, USA