Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Production Planner. The Production Planner will coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of our establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, and production problems. This role is located in Delaware, OH and will be fully on-site. 

Production Planner Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage production plans based on customer demand, forecasts, capacity, and lead times.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, customer service, and sales teams to align schedules with priorities.
• Manage finite capacity planning to optimize labor, equipment, and machine utilization.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to address changes in demand or production constraints.
• Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
• Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
• Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to interact well with internal customers.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Technical Ability: Ability to understand technical drawings/specifications and relate them to appropriate supplier or in-house manufacturing capabilities.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Production Planner Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing environment or related field (or bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering)
• Strong understanding of production planning and/or Master Scheduling experience
• Proficiency in Machine Capacity Analysis and S&OP Process
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS power BI) and SAP (Required)

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.   Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.