Senior Planner

Senior PlannerLocation: White Bear Lake, MN (100% Onsite)Compensation: $90,000-$110,000 base salaryEmployment Type: PermanentLHH is partnering with a family-owned manufacturing company in White Bear Lake, MN that is experiencing significant growth and investing heavily in process improvement, systems, and scalability. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact planning role where you will build structure, influence operations, and directly shape how work flows through the shop.This Role in a NutshellThe Senior Planner will own the master production schedule and be the central point of coordination across engineering, purchasing, and the shop floor. This is a hands-on, decision-making role in a custom job shop (ETO environment), not a theoretical planning position.Key responsibilities include:Own and maintain the master production schedule across the entire shopSequence custom, engineered-to-order jobs through nine production departmentsAlign engineering releases, material availability, and floor prioritiesIdentify conflicts early and re-sequence proactively before issues hit the floorBalance capacity, backlog, labor, and real-time constraintsPartner daily with the shop foreman, engineers, and purchasing teamEstablish and formalize planning structure where none previously existedPlay a key role in ERP design, configuration, and rollout, with direct hands-on involvementWhat We're Looking ForExperience & Technical SkillsProven experience in ETO / job shop manufacturing (no templates, no repetitive builds)Demonstrated success building or stabilizing a planning function from scratchDeep understanding of production sequencing and priority managementWorking knowledge of fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly"”enough to push back and make informed decisionsComfortable owning decisions when priorities collideSoft Skills & MindsetThrives in environments with imperfect data and constant changeThinks in systems and scalability, not one-off fixesProactively spots risks and bottlenecks before they become production firesStrong collaborator who partners closely with engineering, purchasing, and operationsConfident, practical, and hands-on"”not afraid to get into the detailsExperienced enough to lead"”but with the energy and runway to grow with a fast-scaling organizationSystemsStrong interest in, or direct experience with, ERP implementationsExcited to help shape how planning, scheduling, and data flow through a new systemCulture & EnvironmentProud, family-owned business with a strong sense of ownership and core valuesRecently doubled in size and continuing to growActively investing in automation, systems, and process improvementFocused on making many small changes that compound over timeA team-oriented environment where leaders are visible and collaboration is expectedWhy This Role Stands OutHigh visibility and high impactReal ownership"”not just maintaining a schedule, but designing how planning worksDirect influence on ERP strategy and operational scalabilityLong-term opportunity with a growing, values-driven manufacturing companyBenefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Created: 2026-05-10