Production Planner

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Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
In-Office
71K-106K Annually
Junior
Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Create and maintain production schedules to meet customer commitments, monitor inventory and capacity, optimize resource utilization, and resolve production issues. Coordinate with teams to ensure materials, WIP, and finished goods levels support the master production schedule and continuous operation.
Summary Generated by Built In

About us:  At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. 

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.  

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. 

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience.  For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

$70,600.00 - $105,800.00

Purpose Statement:  The objective in this role is to ensure the efficient and effective utilization of resources, materials, and labor in the production process to execute the master production schedule. Their main goal is to optimize production operations, minimize costs, maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Understand overall capacity loading requirements and needs of the factory.
  • Establish and review the production schedule to ensure customer commitments and the needs of Plexus are met.
  • Monitor production schedule performance and inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure optimal stock levels to maintain the production schedule.
  • Able to resolve challenges through standard policies and procedures with general guidance.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications:  

  • Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Employee must possess good written and oral communication, organizational and troubleshooting skills.
  • The ability to take a proactive approach, and take ownership for all activities related to the success of the Focus Factory in order to ensure successful operations.
  • Employee must work safely at all times and maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.
  • Must have computer experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn Plexus Data Collection and MRP/ERP systems.
  • General office equipment and materials.

Travel Requirements:  

  • Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education/experience)
  • 2+ years related production planning or manufacturing experience
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong written and oral communication, organizational and troubleshooting skills
  • Proactive ownership of factory activities to ensure successful operations
  • Work safely at all times and maintain confidentiality of company and customer information
  • Computer experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ability to learn Plexus Data Collection and MRP/ERP systems
  • Ability to pass drug screen and/or background check where applicable

Plexus Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Plexus Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Plexus Corp..

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental and vision coverage are complemented by multiple plan options and wellbeing programs, including mental‑health support, virtual physical therapy and chronic‑condition management. This breadth, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts, indicates a robust health and wellness offering.
  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program includes a clear company match administered by a major provider, with access to financial guidance resources. This delivers dependable retirement support within the overall rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave and paid volunteer time off are part of the core package, with PTO that scales with tenure. This combination reflects comprehensive time‑away support across life and community needs.

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The Company
HQ: Neenah, WI
8,686 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 20,000 individuals who are dedicated to providing Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing and Aftermarket Services. Plexus is a global leader that specializes in serving customers in industries with highly complex products and demanding regulatory environments. Plexus delivers customer service excellence to leading companies by providing innovative, comprehensive solutions throughout a product’s lifecycle. For more information about Plexus, visit our website at www.plexus.com

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