Top 10 Production planner Jobs in Kankakee Il

Production Planner
Voortman Steel Machinery —Monee, IL
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Associate's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Plant Manager
Vulcan Materials Company —Kankakee, IL
- $108,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Recruiting
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Production Manager
Rise Baking Company, LLC —Manteno, IL
- $108,000 - $120,004 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- 401(k)
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2ND SHIFT SUPERVISOR
FRATCO INC —Saint Anne, IL
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Production Superintendent
Top Wood Jobs —United States
- $125,000 - $165,000 a year
- Online Application
- 8 years
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
Sand Plant Manager
ResponsAble Staffing —United States
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Leadership
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Printing Plant Manager
Axion Recruitment —United States
- $125,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 8 years
- Supervising experience
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Production Planner

Voortman Steel Machinery -
Monee, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Flextime
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Performance dashboard reports
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Practicing in a sourcing or procurement role
3D modeling software
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
Production data analysis
Procedural guides
Tooling
Technical documentation
SAP
Resource planning methods
Dashboard creation
Operations coordination planning
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering process optimization
Production inventory management
Materials management in manufacturing
Mid-level
Reporting and dashboarding tools
Factory operations documentation
3 years
3D modeling for product design
Manufacturing facility experience
Mechanical drawings
EPLAN
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Production validation processes
Production management software
Industrial Engineering
Supply planning in materials management

Full Job Description

What are you going to do?

In this role, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating production activities to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery. You will create and manage production orders and projects with accurate Bills of Materials (BOM), aligning production plans with forecasts and sales demand. This includes preparing and distributing essential documentation such as schematics, drawings, NC data, and work instructions, as well as procuring materials and tooling to support assembly line requirements.

You will collaborate closely with production teams, team leaders, and cross-functional departments including purchasing, warehouse, and project teams to resolve technical and operational challenges. This role involves estimating labor hours, material costs, and resource needs, while ensuring alignment between production planning and procurement activities. You will also be responsible for generating and maintaining production BOMs and routings, updating technical documentation, and managing returned or defective materials to minimize waste.

Additionally, you will support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, efficiency, and product quality. You will validate manufacturability, ensure adherence to production specifications, and maintain clear and timely communication with internal stakeholders, including global planning and project teams. This role also includes developing and maintaining production reports, dashboards, and analytics to support operational decision-making and drive overall performance improvements.

We ask

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field is required.
Associate’s degree in a technical discipline may be accepted with equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering or production support. 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, mechanical design, or production engineering environment is preferred.
Experience working with ERP systems SAP and production planning tools such as Rob-Ex.
Proficiency with 3D CAD programs as e.g. SolidEdge or E-Plan is an advantage.

We offer

Flextime policy
Paid Time Off (i.e., PTO) that can be used as it’s accrued
Paid Holidays effective date of hire
Medical insurance (i.e., three plans available, PPO, HMO*, and PPO with HSA) effective date of hire
Dental care
Vision care
100% Voortman USA LLC paid life insurance
Additional voluntary life insurance option
100% Voortman USA LLC paid short-term disability
50/50 premium split between Voortman USA LLC and employee for long-term disability (i.e., LTD)
401K plan available with Company contribution

About Voortman

Join Voortman

As part of a global organization headquartered in the Netherlands with more than 750 employees worldwide, Voortman offers the opportunity to collaborate across international teams, gain exposure to global expertise, and build a career within a well-established and innovative leader in the steel processing industry.

Having recently moved into our new, state-of-the-art production facility and offices, Voortman is entering an exciting new phase of growth in the United States. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our presence across North America, enhancing our capabilities, and delivering even greater value to our customers. As we scale our operations, we are rapidly growing our team and actively seeking talented, driven individuals who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. This is a unique opportunity to join Voortman at a pivotal moment and play a key role in shaping the future of our U.S. operations.

Be part of our next chapter. Grow with Voortman.

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