Production Planner

Everyday, our American Boot Builders proudly put their hearts into building and delivering remarkable, purpose-built products that will make an impact on people’s lives today and future generations. Build a product you'll be proud to stand behind. Build your legacy at Red Wing Shoe Company.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $53,200 - $71,800 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning and coordinating the production process, ensuring that manufacturing operations are carried out efficiently, meet customer demands, and are completed on time. This role involves scheduling production runs, monitoring inventory levels, adjusting production schedules based on changing requirements, and ensuring optimal resource utilization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Scheduling:

• Create, maintain, and adjust production schedules to meet customer orders and demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with different departments (e.g., production, procurement, and quality control) to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor progress of production and adjust schedules as necessary to address delays or changes in priorities.

Inventory Management:

• Ensure that materials and components are available for production on time by working with inventory management teams.
• Monitor raw material inventory levels and forecast future needs to avoid shortages or overstock situations.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze production data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement in scheduling efficiency.
• Provide regular reports on production schedules, timelines, and performance metrics to management.

Problem Resolution:

• Identify potential scheduling conflicts or bottlenecks and develop strategies to resolve issues.
• Work closely with production teams to address problems that may arise during the production process.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Education Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college/technical school (Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Accounting preferred)
• Minimum Experience Two years related experience/training (production, scheduling or supply chain management experience strongly preferred); or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• Technical Skills: Proficient in ERP software, Excel, and scheduling tools.

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [email protected] or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check and physical exam which includes a drug screen.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)