Production Planner

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Location

Urbana, USA

Date posted

17/04/2026

Additional information

700 W Court St, Urbana, OH 43078, USA Full-time, onsite Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

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​​Join our team where we accomplish great things TOGETHER.​ 

Allow us to introduce ourselves…​ 

​​The Weidmann Group of companies is active in some of the world’s most vital fields namely energy and medical. Our technology and our knowhow contribute crucial resources to a worldwide market, whether it be leading the global market in transformer electrical insulation, keeping the lights on for billions of consumers, or the delivery of a breakthrough drug through our advanced plastics technologies for medical and pharmaceutical applications.​ 

​​The role…​ 

This position will focus on production planning supporting the sales and manufacturing departments by assisting in achieving the daily production objectives. 

​​How you’ll make an impact…​ 

  • Develop and manage production schedules and workflows to ensure efficient operations aligned with capacity, lead times, and customer demand 
  • Drive accurate and timely order execution by converting sales orders into production and purchase orders and managing them through SAP 
  • Monitor capacity, output, and demand forecasts, proactively resolving scheduling conflicts and optimizing resource utilization 
  • Maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy by managing master data, analyzing performance metrics, and supporting informed decision-making 
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing planning processes, leveraging SAP data, and supporting cross-functional collaboration 

​​What do you bring…​ 

  • Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field and 2+ years of experience; or High School Diploma with 5+ years of equivalent experience in production/operations planning, or a similar supply chain function.  
  • 2+ years of experience in make to order manufacturing environment preferred. 
  • Advanced understanding of production flow and shop floor operations. 
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and data analysis. 
  • Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP sstems. 
  • Data analysis skills. 
  • Strong organizational, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. 
  • APICS certification is a plus. 

​​What do we offer?​ 

  • Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day 
  • Annual bonus 
  • 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD 
  • Employee assistance program 
  • Employee referral program 
  • Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement 
  • An award-winning atmosphere! Weidmann was named Best Employer of Champaign County 

We look forward to hearing from you soon! 

Click apply to submit your application. 

​​At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation of our business.​ 

We’ve been at the heart of the global transformer industry for over 140 years.

With deep rooted knowledge in the design, development and operation of transformers, Weidmann is a leading integrated solutions provider for specialized product and services in the energy sector.

A globally active family company

We are a globally active family company whose sustainable and responsible actions contribute to improved living standards. We are an attractive employer with a value-oriented corporate culture based on trust, appreciation and continuous improvement.

At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation of our business.

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