Production Planner

Job summary

Lead production planning activities by analyzing capacity, labor, and material constraints to optimize schedules. Partner with material planners and utilize ERP systems to improve inventory turns and on-time delivery.

Job details

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com. Position Description We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our growing operations team. This role is critical to ensuring efficient scheduling, inventory management, and production flow in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment. Our Production Planners focus on internal plant operations, working closely with manufacturing teams to align production schedules with capacity and material availability. As part of an 80/20-driven organization, our planners are expected to simplify complexity, prioritize high-impact activities, and support rapid plant ramp-ups with precision and agility. Key Responsibilities Lead production planning activities for assigned product lines or plant areas. Analyze capacity, labor, and material constraints to optimize production schedules. Partner with material planners to align procurement and inventory strategies with production needs. Drive improvements in scheduling accuracy, inventory turns, and on-time delivery. Utilize ERP systems and planning tools to manage and communicate production plans. Mentor junior planners and contribute to cross-functional planning initiatives. Required Education & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing operations. Strong understanding of scheduling, inventory management, and ERP systems. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment. Experience in industrial manufacturing, HVAC, or related sectors preferred. Familiarity with 80/20 principles and lean manufacturing practices. Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

What you’ll do

Lead production planning activities by analyzing capacity, labor, and material constraints to optimize schedules. Partner with material planners and utilize ERP systems to improve inventory turns and on-time delivery.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field with at least 3 years of experience in production planning. Proficiency in ERP systems and familiarity with lean manufacturing or 80/20 principles is preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation • Short Term Disability • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance

Listed skills

• Production Planning · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Production Planning
• Inventory Management
• ERP Systems
• Capacity Analysis
• Scheduling
• Lean Manufacturing
• 80/20 Principles
• Supply Chain Management
• Material Planning
• Manufacturing Operations

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering