Location: Sauk Rapids, MN
About Ichor Systems
Join a global leader in semiconductor technology! At Ichor Systems, we design and manufacture critical fluid delivery subsystems that power the world’s most advanced semiconductor equipment. We’re looking for a driven Production Planner to keep our operations running smoothly — coordinating production schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring we meet our customers’ highest expectations. If you’re passionate about precision, collaboration, and innovation in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, we want to hear from you!
Position Overview
As a Production Planner, you will keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll create and maintain production schedules, coordinate materials and capacity, and balance supply and demand to meet customer commitments. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and collaborative — someone who takes ownership and ensures high-quality results every day.
What you will do:
- Manage daily production planning and scheduling activities. Plan manufactured parts utilizing the best ordering approach (MRP, Kanban etc.)
- Perform supply and demand analysis and incorporate into the forecast; keep management informed of capacity constraints and/or any concerns related to meeting our customer expectations
- Manage inventory builds and provide ship dates and comments to customer service department during contract reviews
- Work closely with operations to develop reliable, state-of-the-art production schedule reports for production control/planning purposes, and management review
- Develop and maintain accurate daily WIP status reporting and coordinate action w/manufacturing supervisors
- Maintain reporting tools to be able to perform analysis, follow-up on all manufacturing variance on production builds
- Partner with production supervisors to provide work direction and prioritize schedules on shop floor
- Participate in all physical inventories
What You Will Bring:
Core Competencies
- Successful track record creating and maintaining manufacturing and inventory processes and systems with a fast-growing company
- Knowledge of supply chain and Lean Manufacturing concepts
- Must understand basic machine shop math and BOM structure
- APICS certification preferred
- Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Exchange)
Desired Education, Certifications and Experience
- BA or BS degree (preferably in Business Administration or related)
- 3+ years Planning/Scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably Epicor or Oracle)
Culture Fit
We’re a team of professionals who value precision, ownership, and growth. You’ll thrive here if you:
• Take pride in building clear, accurate, and efficient production plans that keep things moving
• Collaborate across teams and enjoy sharing knowledge to solve complex challenges
• Stay proactive — tackling issues before they become problems and always looking for smarter ways to work
• Focus on the details that drive quality, timing, and customer satisfaction
• Bring focus, accountability, and a problem-solving mindset to everything you do
At Ichor Systems, we invest in our people, support their development, and celebrate great work — because every plan, schedule, and process you create contributes to our collective success.
What we offer:
- PTO – 3 weeks annually, with accrual starting day one
- Strong health care plans available for both individuals and family.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – Buy company stock at a discount through payroll deductions
- 401(k) Match – Ichor Systems will match 50% of your contributions up to 8%.
- Vesting is immediate, ensuring you have full ownership of both your contributions and the matching funds from the company.
- Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance – Plus paid holidays, including a floating holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement – For approved professional development
Competitive Pay – Includes shift differentials for swing shift and weekends
Pay Range $70,000 - $98,000 annually, exempt.
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.
Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.
ITAR ONLY
The business site where this position is located is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non-citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.
Apply Now – Build the Future with Us
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a precision-focused team and work in a clean, collaborative environment, apply today.
Ichor Systems Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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What We Do
We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.
