Production Planner

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Production Planner for our Inpro/Seal business. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of permanent bearing protection and complete shaft sealing solutions for a variety of rotating equipment across mulitiple industries. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and the ability to be a key contributor at our ISO-certified manufacturing facility.  We are part of the $8 billion Dover Corporation, a growing and stable company.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Are you an experienced manufacturing planner? If so, we’d love to hear from you! In this role, you will take ownership of scheduling production efficiently across multiple value streams. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills (including Pivot Tables), ERP system experience, and production planning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role requires an analytical thinker who can quickly assess operations, material availability, and production capacity to create an optimal schedule. The Production Planner will collaborate closely with production supervisors, buyers, and material supervisors to ensure smooth operations, minimize lead times, and enhance overall efficiency. Specific responsibilities include:

• Analyze part number operations requirements, material availability, and work in progress to develop an optimized production schedule by value stream.
• Plan for multiple CNC, manual machining, and final assembly steps, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Work closely with production supervisors to ensure the shop floor follows the planned schedule.
• Respond quickly to sales team inquiries about lead times and provide realistic, data-driven estimates.
• Think outside the box to identify and implement process improvements in the planning workflow.
• Collaborate directly with buyers to align material availability with production schedules.
• Work with material supervisors to ensure inventory levels support production needs.
• Provide the plant capacity, working alongside operations and production leaders, to balance workload effectively.
• Regularly walk the shop floor to monitor progress, troubleshoot scheduling issues, and identify areas for improvement.
• Take full accountability for how planning decisions impact lead times and overall efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures—safety is a top priority.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to support overall company success.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing and/or demand planning with capacity and production scheduling background.
• Experience with ERP systems, such as Syteline or SAP and procurement workflows.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, and data visualization).
• Proactive and adaptable mindset, able to anticipate production challenges and address. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities, including logistics and material planning.
• Ability to handle multiple value streams and a variety of machining/assembly processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of inventory control strategies, including JIT (Just-in-Time) and Kanban.
• Ability to analyze production constraints, bottlenecks, and efficiency gaps.
• Familiarity with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems and lead time analysis.
• Experience working with shop floor control systems and understanding how to track production progress.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Team-oriented approach, working collaboratively across departments.
• Initiative to drive continuous improvement in scheduling and planning processes.
• Resilience under pressure, maintaining efficiency and accuracy in a high-demand environment.

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• Experience with 5S, Kanban, and lean supply chain practices in operations.

Salary depends on qualifications and background with a targeted range of $70,000- $80,000. This is a bonus eligible position with a full range of benefits.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS​

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000  annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year  15 paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; wellness reimbursement ;business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact hr@doverprecision.comfor assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

This position may be located in:Rock Island

Sub Division : Inpro/Seal LLC

Job Requisition ID : 60868

Job Function : Supply Chain

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