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Production Planner

Gibbon, MN 55335

Job Category: Manufacturing Job ID: 57647035 Pay Rate: $60,000 / year Jobs Office: Mankato

Job Description

Job Title: Production Planner
Location: Gibbon, MN
Compensation: $60,000–$80,000 annually
Schedule: 1st shift | Monday–Friday
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-time
About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Production Planner for a fabrication/manufacturing company in Gibbon, MN. In this role, you’ll coordinate production schedules, optimize workflow, and ensure on-time completion of work orders in a fast-paced shop environment. If you enjoy problem-solving, working cross-functionally, and supporting efficient operations, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!
What You’ll Do as a Production Planner:
  • Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules for fabrication operations
  • Review work orders and material availability to prioritize production tasks
  • Utilize ERP systems (JobBOSS preferred) to manage and track jobs and production status
  • Monitor production progress and resolve delays, bottlenecks, or capacity constraints
  • Coordinate with inventory and shop floor teams to ensure materials meet production timelines
  • Communicate schedule updates with cross-functional teams including sales, operations, and customer service
  • Analyze production data to improve scheduling accuracy, lead times, and throughput

What You Need to Bring to the Production Planner Role:
  • 2–5+ years of production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing coordination experience
  • Experience using ERP systems for production planning (JobBOSS preferred)
  • Strong understanding of fabrication processes (cutting, welding, machining, assembly, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 

Ready to Apply?

Click “Apply Now” to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. If you have questions about the Production Planner job, contact our office at 952-832-3576.
The company offers a monthly health insurance stipend, as well as paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
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About Gibbon, MN

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