NOW HIRING: We are looking for a Production Planner to join our Circular Products (CP) Winsted team. The Production Planner is responsible for performing a variety of planning and scheduling activities to support production and meet customer needs.
This role is onsite in Winsted, MN.
Job Title: Production Planner
Location: Onsite in Winsted, MN
Salary Range: $27.12 - $32.12/hour (non-exempt)
(In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)
Shift Schedule: 1st shift Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm
Shift Differential: 1st shift - N/A
As a Production Planner you will:
- Communicates daily and weekly customer schedule priorities to appropriate departments
- Participates in continuous improvement activities
- Supports daily equipment and process schedules for assigned departments
- Tracks and analyzes department wanding hours for productivity reporting
- Prepares and communicates labor and productivity reports
- Responsible for issuing material within ERP system
- Ensures material availability within ERP system is accurate
- Understands material demand and supply and signals procurement regarding needs and shortages
- Escalates issues appropriately
- Assist and support the Planning team as needed
Role qualifications as a Production Planner:
- Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- Preferred candidates will have Prior planning experience in a manufacturing setting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with MRP/ERP
- Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of production processes and best practices
- Ability to read and understand required internal manufacturing paperwork including blueprints
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively; capable of listening intently
- Ability to work with others as part of a high-performance team
- Adapt to changing work priorities
Join Millerbernd Manufacturing – Where Your Career Can Take Shape
About Us: At Millerbernd, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. We're dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities where you can unlock your potential, turn ideas into action, and be part of a skilled, diverse, and driven team. From day one, you’ll experience a supportive and dynamic environment designed to help you grow and succeed.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
- Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
- Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
- Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
Financial Security
- 401(k) with 4% Match – Immediate vesting
- Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
- Certain roles are eligible for the Performance-based “Freight Train Profit Sharing (FTPS)” Incentive plans
- This team incentive plan has a weekly goal and a weekly stretch goal
- If goals are achieved, the monthly payout can be up to $1,000 per eligible employee
Work-Life Balance
- Accrual Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
- Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
- Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles
Benefits available to employees working 30+ hours/week. 401(k) available to all employees.
What to Expect from the Hiring Process
- Submit Your Application – Our internal Talent Acquisition Team personally reviews every application
- Phone Interview – If your background aligns with the role, we’ll reach out for an introductory call
- Onsite Interview & Facility Tour – Get a firsthand look at what it's like to work at Millerbernd
- Follow-Up & Offer – Stay informed throughout the process; most decisions are made within 3–10 business days
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer
Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Ready to shape your future with us?
Apply today and discover what’s possible at Millerbernd.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Prior planning experience in a manufacturing setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of production processes and best practices
- Ability to read and understand internal manufacturing paperwork, including blueprints
- Clear and effective communication skills, including attentive listening
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a high-performance team
- Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
- Authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship
What We Do
Driven by values and dedicated to growing a safe and secure company, Millerbernd is the industry expert in manufacturing lighting and traffic poles for the departments of transportation across the United States. We are a privately owned company of three generations founded in 1933 and located in the heart of the Midwest, Winsted, Minnesota. While primarily serving the departments of transportation through our pole business, we also offer two other products- Rings and Cylinders and Airfield Ground Lighting. Our Ring and Cylinder business provides various rings and cylinders to OEMs across the US via our non-waste production process. Our Airfield Ground Lighting business produces airport lighting structures serving global equipment distributors and installers in this market. With 650,000 square feet of manufacturing space and averaging double-digit business growth year over year, Millerbernd is proudly growing a safe and secure company not only for our employees and customers but also for the future.
