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Production Planner
A growing CNC machining company in De Pere, WI is looking to add a Production Planner / Estimator to work closely with leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Production Planner / Estimator is ideal for someone who values stability, accountability, and long-term fit, and enjoys wearing multiple hats within a smaller, team-oriented operation.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
-The Production Planner / Estimator will develop, maintain, and adjust daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
-Coordinate with CNC machinists, supervisors, and department leaders to meet delivery commitments
-Monitor work orders and adapt schedules to changing priorities or urgent requests
-Balance labor, machine capacity, tooling, and setup times to minimize downtime
Estimating & Order Entry
-Create customer estimates using the ERP system
-Enter and manage new purchase orders
Workflow & Resource Coordination
-Maximize machine utilization while reducing idle time
-Align schedules with maintenance, tooling changes, and setup requirements
-Track raw material and tooling usage to prevent shortages
Inventory Management
-Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, tooling, and finished goods
-Assist with safety stock planning and inventory control initiatives
Data & Reporting
-Maintain accurate production and scheduling data within ERP and shop floor systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration
-Partner with sales, engineering, and purchasing teams to align production with customer requirements
-Participate in planning meetings to identify bottlenecks and propose solutions
Continuous Improvement
-Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reduce lead times, and increase productivity
-Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Schedule is 1st Shift | M-F 7 AM - 3PM | Flexible Start Time. Pay rate is $30–$36/hr.
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Required Qualifications
-2–3+ years of experience in production planning, estimating, or scheduling within a CNC machining environment
-Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, and setup times
-Experience with ERP/MRP systems
-Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and CNC programming principles
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
-Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Clear, confident communicator across departments
-Flexible, humble, and willing to learn multiple roles
-Experience running CNC Machining
-Steel-Toe boots
Work Environment & Culture
-Office-based role with regular time on the shop floor
-Fast-paced, safety-conscious manufacturing environment
-Small-company setting with an open-door leadership style
-Employees are encouraged to speak up and be part of the solution
-Flexible schedule with no uniform or dress code requirement, besides Steel-Toe boots.
-Potential for an annual bonus
Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.
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