Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability for production. Identify material supply issues and communicate with management potential schedule impacts and develop recovery strategies.
Train and mentor junior planners or schedulers
Optimize production workflows by leveling workloads across work centers and resolving capacity constraints
Translate demand into production work orders, ensuring availability of materials and labor
Monitor production performance daily, identifying delays or bottlenecks
Support new product introductions by integrating requirements into production plans
Create reports and dashboards on key KPIs (e.g., schedule adherence, capacity utilization)
Analyze and Maintain schedules using ERP/MRP system
Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives in scheduling and planning processes
Develop and manage mid- to long-term master production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets
Lead scheduling meetings with cross-functional teams to align priorities and address conflicts
May require occasional travel to supplier or customer
Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders while maintaining optimal inventory levels
Requirements
advanced excel
power bi
sap
lean manufacturing
six sigma
5+ years
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with demand planning tools and forecasting techniques
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
5+ years of experience in production planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and capacity planning
Advanced Excel or data analytics experience (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, M2M)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
401k with company match
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D) Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental and Vision)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Millions of Drivers
Impact on Travel
The company's work supports safe and efficient travel for millions of drivers across the country.
Several Decades
History of Excellence
The company has a rich history spanning several decades, demonstrating long-term leadership in the industry.
Designs and manufactures custom signage solutions.
Provides high-quality display solutions to the transportation industry.
Developed a strong reputation for innovation.
Typical projects include custom signs for highways, interchanges, and transit systems.
Specializes in durable, high-visibility displays built to withstand extreme environmental conditions.
Delivers both standard and highly customized signage solutions.
Focuses on technology-driven designs and precision manufacturing to ensure the best results for clients.
Culture + Values
ISO 9001:2015
Certified Standard
The company meets the industry's most demanding quality management requirements.
Designed to be Bold
Engineered to Last
Committed to providing customers the highest quality product available
Environment + Sustainability
98% products
Domestically Sourced Glass
Made with domestically manufactured Vitro Starphire glass, which is Red List Free and Cradle-to-Cradle Certified.
29% less water
Water Efficiency
Installed water-efficient toilets and faucets, reducing water consumption by 29% annually.
20 tons/year
Material Recycling
Recycles approximately 20 tons of metal, wood, and cardboard annually, with excess aluminum reforged into extrusions.
2030 rooftop solar
Net Zero Target
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by installing rooftop solar power by 2030.
Glass decoration occurs in Chicago to minimize shipping emissions and support local control.
High-efficiency machinery and energy-efficient lighting have been invested in.
A water centrifuge recycles glass-treatment water, and filters reduce air pollutants.
Low-VOC water-based paints, REACH-compliant inks, PVC-free interlayers, and films are used.
Custom crates reduce damage (<0.1%) and use compostable peanuts, recycled cardboard, and paper.
Products contribute to multiple LEED credits: Energy & Atmosphere; Materials & Resources; Indoor Environmental Quality; Innovation & Design.
Eco-etch process tested to threat factor 15 for bird safety (<30 threshold).