Production Planner

If you are a Supply Chain & Logistics professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you!  Based in our Cudahy, WI location, you will be a department level planner/scheduler with an emphasis in our Engineered to Order (ETO) planning. You will report to the Planning Supervisor and be a key team member in scheduling work-centers and managing the materials entering and leaving the responsible departments.

AS A PRODUCTION PLANNER YOU WILL:

• Create production schedules and manage production promise delivery dates for planned customer orders. 
• Create Discrete Jobs/Work Orders for production staging requirements.
• Ensure material availability for production schedule and manage workflow for assigned areas(s)
• Work closely with related Business Units, Buyers, Production Manager, Supervisors, Shipping and Purchasing to ensure product is completed on time. 
• Provide timely communication and progress reports to support internal customers.
• Generate and distribute work orders and job packets as required. 
• Ensure data in ERP and department spreadsheets is up to date.
• Capacity plan for the responsible product line and recommend overtime to department supervisors when promise dates are in jeopardy of being missed. 
• Cross train to help provide coverage during vacations and other absenteeism in the Planning Department. 

WHO YOU ARE: You anticipate and adjust effective contingency plans. You focus on highest priorities and set aside less critical tasks. You look beyond the obvious and don’t stop at the first answers. You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. You create a plan and outline for various audiences. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You push yourself and help others achieve results.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Associates Degree in Operations or related field.
• Minimum of three (3+) years’ experience as a Production Planner or related equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position. 

 PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS::
•   Bachelor’s degree in Operations or related field.
•   CPIM Certification.
•   Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles (i.e., Kanban, pull systems, Takt time, standard work).
 

Benefits

Copeland places a high value on ensuring employees have a good work-life balance. We provide access to a competitive benefits package, including the following: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, parental leave, 401k participation with a competitive match, tuition reimbursement, an onsite fitness center, and online wellness rewards program. Copeland also offers generous vacation and paid holidays.

About Our Business

The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. Vilter offers the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression. Approximately 235 employees work in Cudahy, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Cudahy location.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to