Production Planner II

Job Summary 

Production Planner II plays a key role in optimizing production processes and ensuring the efficient use of time and resources within a manufacturing or production environment. This position involves advanced planning, analysis, and coordination to meet production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. The Planner II plays a critical role in driving planning excellence, optimizing production processes, and ensuring the timely delivery of products to customers. This position requires the start of broader strategic thinking, technical expertise, and effective collaboration across various functional areas. 

This position may require minor travel to the plant(s) and may require some after normal business hours reviews of production plans.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, resource availability, and production capacity. Ensure alignment with sales forecasts and inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory. 
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Implement inventory control measures to prevent stockouts and excess inventory, while minimizing costs. Raw Material ordering in some “business units” may be required.  
• Resource Optimization: Coordinate with various departments, including procurement, manufacturing, and logistics, to optimize resource utilization. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and improve overall efficiency. 
• Data Analysis: Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Utilize statistical methods and forecasting techniques to predict future demand and optimize production plans. 
• Communication and Coordination: Communicate production schedules, priorities, and updates to stakeholders, including production teams, supervisors, and management. Coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers (if required) to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations. 
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and best practices. 
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with operations and quality control teams to ensure that production plans meet the requirements to produce a quality product. Monitor on hold items as needed to resolve in a timely manner.  
• Technology Utilization: Leverage production planning software, ERP systems, and other tools to automate processes, streamline workflows, and facilitate data analysis.  
• Master Data: Master Data maintenance as required by team expectations. May include code creation.  
• Projects: Project assignments, Problem Solving Projects, Kaizen Events, etc. 
• Metrics: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, resource utilization, and inventory management. Analyze performance data to identify trends, deviations, and areas for improvement. Display ability to improve and positively affect change within department.   
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Knowledge 

• Production Planning Principles 
• Supply Chain Management 
• Manufacturing Processes 
• Inventory Control Principles 
• Data Analysis 
• Quality 

Skills 

• Organizational  
• Communication and Collaboration 
• Problem Solving and Decision Making 
• Attention to Detail 
• Teamwork 

Abilities 

• Adaptability 
• Time Management 
• Decision Making 
• Technical Proficiency 
• Customer Focus 
• Education and Experience:  
• Required: 
  • High School Diploma 
  • 3+ years in related field, internship, or employed within the company. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other production planning software. 
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. 
• Preferred: 
  • Associates or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, or related field 
  • APICS Certification(s) in related field. (CPIM or CSCP) 

Working Conditions: 

• Office Environment  
• Plant visit(s) – Required PPE provided by plants. 
• Monday – Friday, 6 am – 3 pm 
• 40 plus hours per week, must be present during these hours to answer inquiries from management, other departments. 
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.  

Physical Requirements:  

OCCASIONALLY 

FREQUENTLY 

CONTINUOUSLY 

(0-30%) 

(31-60%) 

(61-100%) 

LIFTING OR CARRYING 

• 1-10 LBS 

X 

• 11-20 LBS 

X 

• 21-40 LBS 

X 

• 41-50 LBS 

X 

• 51 OR MORE LBS 

PUSHING OR PULLING: 

• 1-40 LBS 

X 

• 41-50 LBS 

X 

• 51 OR MORE LBS 

BENDING OR STOOPING 

X 

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL 

X 

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES 

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS 

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.) 

WALKING 

X 

STANDING 

X 

SITTING 

X 

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES 

REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS) 

X 

VISION 

X 

HEARING 

X 

DEXTERITY 

X 

HAND EYE COORDINATION 

X 

At Carlisle Companies, Inc., we're dedicated to making your experience exceptional from the very start of your journey with us. We’re excited to share our commitment to transparency, including our Pay Transparency Notice, with all applicants for this position. As a company that values growth and development, we offer numerous career opportunities across various departments, ensuring you have the support and resources to advance your career.

Please take a moment to review the details below. If you have any questions, need more information, or want to explore potential career paths within Carlisle, we encourage you to bring them up during your discussions with our Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams.

- This role is performed onsite at our facility located at 1005 Tonne Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

 
As a Production Planner II, you will be entitled to the following:

• The Salary Range for this position is $79,500 to $84,700.
  • The final base compensation offered is based on educational achievements, professional experience, other qualifying factors & skillsets, and internal equity. While Carlisle Companies Inc is committed to Pay Transparency with this range, understand that candidates should not necessarily expect to see an offer near the top end of the posted range.
• Benefits Include: 
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage Beginning Day 1 of Employment 
  • Health Savings Account  
  • 401k Contribution with Company Match  
  • 11 Company Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year 
  • Vacation Days: The total number of days granted depends on your years of professional experience. The first year of employment is prorated based on the month of hire. 
    • Confirm your allotment eligibility with Talent Acquisition or HR. 
  • Sick Days: All Carlisle Employees are granted at least 5 sick days per calendar year. 
    • Confirm with Talent Acquisition or HR the allotment or accrual based on your locality. 
  • Two weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% base compensation, upon approval. 
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits, 100% Employer Funded 
  • Tuition Reimbursement is available after 6 months of full-time employment, covering up to 100% of tuition which includes 18 credit hours, the costs, and eligible associated fees per calendar year. 
  • For a full view of our entire benefits package, please visit www.carlislebenefits.com 
• The anticipated closing date for receiving applications is June 30th, 2026