MRA Recruiting Services · 2 days ago
Planner/Scheduler – Level 1
Germantown, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expKSM Industries, Inc. is a contract manufacturer located in Germantown, WI. They are seeking a Planner/Scheduler Level 1 who will manage day-to-day scheduling and planning activities for key OEM customers within a metal fabrication environment, ensuring customer orders are properly entered, scheduled, and tracked to meet quality and delivery expectations.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Manage daily planning and scheduling activities for assigned OEM accounts
Process and confirm customer purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, and delivery dates
Create and release work orders within the ERP system, aligning with available capacity and material availability
Track part status throughout all fabrication processes (laser, form, weld, paint, and assembly) to ensure timely completion
Communicate schedule updates, order changes, and delivery status to customers and internal stakeholders
Participate in customer meetings to review order status, upcoming demand, and performance metrics
Coordinate with Estimating, Engineering, and Quality to ensure manufacturability, proper documentation, and smooth handoff from quote to production
Work closely with Production Supervisors to balance workload, resolve bottlenecks, and adjust schedules as priorities shift
Maintain accurate and current data in the ERP system to support real-time scheduling and reporting
Identify and escalate potential schedule or capacity conflicts to management as needed
Provide planning and scheduling support for smaller or secondary customer accounts as assigned
Assist in maintaining standard lead times and updating planning parameters in the ERP system
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling, communication, and process flow
Cross-train with other planners/schedulers to provide backup support
Qualification
Required
1–2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or customer service in a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment
Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications
Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and follow-up skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Associate's degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
Understanding of metal fabrication processes such as cutting, forming, welding, finishing, and assembly
Company
MRA Recruiting Services
MRA is not a staffing firm/agency. Our recruiting team specializes in employer-branded recruitment.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase