Production Planner
Company: Johnson Screens Inc
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Title: Production
Planner Pay Range: $65,000-$75,000 This position is in office, not
hybrid, not remote What You’ll Do The Production Planner is
responsible for optimizing production efficiency, ensuring on-time
delivery of products, and managing inventory levels. This role
plays a pivotal part in our company’s success by coordinating
production plans, schedules, and resources to meet customer demand
while minimizing costs and optimizing resource utilization. This
position reports to the Planning Manager. Build strong working
relationships across Sales, Customer Service, Engineering,
Procurement, and Production to support effective planning and
execution. Develop and maintain aggressive yet achievable
production schedules aligned with business strategy and customer
demand. Coordinate production workflow across assigned value
streams, ensuring optimal use of manpower, equipment, and raw
materials. Partner with Production Supervisors, Leads, and Line
staff to create detailed machine and work center schedules. Monitor
production progress through regular shop floor engagement, daily
meetings, and ongoing communication to ensure timely completion of
work orders. Proactively identify scheduling risks, bottlenecks, or
supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans to minimize
impact. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on
process efficiency, cost reduction, and lean manufacturing. Ensure
compliance with all Quality, HSE, and Company policies, procedures,
and work instructions. Perform additional duties as assigned to
support overall operational goals. What You Bring 1–3 years of
manufacturing experience in a production planning role, preferably
within metal fabrication. Vocational/technical degree or equivalent
experience preferred. CPIM certification or other relevant supply
chain/production credentials are a plus. Strong understanding of
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes Excellent written
and verbal communication skills with the ability to work
cross-functionally. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and
decision-making abilities. Highly organized with effective time
management and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with ERP systems such as
SAP. A collaborative, positive team-oriented approach when working
with colleagues across the organization. Why Johnson Screens is a
Great Place to Work: At Johnson Screens, we value open-mindedness,
competence, collaboration, and integrity. We support our people
with competitive total rewards, comprehensive benefits, and
continuous development – so everyone can work with confidence and
deliver results that matter. Shared Cost Benefits Medical and
Prescription Drug Insurance Dental Insurance 401(k) Plan - 5%
Employer Match Health Spending Account (HSA) Employee Paid Benefits
Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Supplemental Life
and AD&D Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Legal Insurance
Employer Paid Benefits 10 Paid Holidays per Year Vacation Time Off
Sick/Personal Time Off Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability
Basic Life and AD&D Accident Insurance Business Travel Accident
Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement
Student Scholarships Work Environment & Schedule Onsite – Core
hours 9am-3pm in New Brighton MN Office based role with regular
interaction and presence in our connected manufacturing facility.
Our recruitment process for this position is as follows: Initial
call with Human Resources (30 minutes) Onsite interview (1.5 hours
total) Interview with Planning Manager and Manufacturing Manager
tour (1.15 hour) Check-in with Human Resources (15 minutes) Offer
Background & reference checks, drug test About Johnson Screens – A
brand of Aqseptence Johnson Screens is the leading global provider
of innovative screening and separation solutions. We support a wide
range of industries, which means that almost every product around
us has touched one of our screens during its manufacturing process.
Since our inception over a century ago, our products have helped
protect lives by reducing harmful waste, providing clean water, and
making the best use of our precious natural resources. We strive to
be a great place to work and do what is right for our customers and
our people. We thrive on innovation and continuous improvement, and
we believe that our people are the key to our success. Our daily
work is guided by six values, which we call our True North:
Open-Mindedness Competence Confidence Collaboration Integrity
Results This is the standard we hold ourselves to – and we’re
raising the bar. High performers belong here. If you’re ready to
make your mark, we’re ready to meet you. Apply now and grow with
Johnson Screens. Johnson Screens is an equal opportunity employer:
Veterans, Disabled, Minorities and Women.
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