Senior Production Planner

Job overview

The Senior Production Planner role is onsite in Rockford, IL, with compensation of $70,000–$100,000 per year. The planner supports Hydraulic Technologies’ manufacturing operations, where production schedules affect customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, inventory performance, and business results. The role connects customer demand with production capacity, material availability, and operational execution. By maintaining schedules, identifying supply risks, and coordinating across functions, the planner helps improve delivery, inventory performance, and production flow.

What you'll do

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules
• level-load production lines and work centers
• create and maintain production and planned orders and planning signals in SAP and other business systems
• monitor and adjust schedules
• coordinate daily priorities with Operations
• analyze demand, inventory, orders, and production requirements
• identify shortages and supply risks
• partner with Buyers and Operations on material issues
• maintain planning data and ERP parameters
• report schedule status and risks
• collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, and Finance
• support new product introductions, engineering changes, customer expedites, and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior production planner

rockford il

hydraulic technologies

production planning

production scheduling

supply chain

inventory management

mrp

erp

sap

advanced excel

$70k–$100k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• company-paid life insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• career growth and professional development
• additional voluntary benefits.

Why this role

Requires 2+ years in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations. Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP experience required; SAP, Power BI, and Lean knowledge are preferred.

About the employer

Hydraulic Technologies USA, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.