Tooling Shop Planner
Date: Oct 31, 2025
Location: Portland, OR, United States
Company: Oregon Tool
Work Location: Portland, OR
Go one better, together.
We’ve built something we’re extremely proud of, and we think it’s time you became part of it. Working at Oregon Tool, Inc., you’ll build your career and do your best work while contributing to the whole of the company. We're for those who lean into challenges and expect that same attitude from the people around them. We’re a goal-oriented organization that’s firmly committed to creating opportunities for Team Members’ talents to shine and inspire the individuals around them so that we all win together.
At 2,400 Team Members across the globe, you're more than just a link in a chain. From new products, programs, and business units, Oregon Tool, Inc. gives you the space to make systemic change within our business. How will you make your mark?
HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT
The Tooling Shop Planner develops, executes, maintains and schedules the tooling shop activities to achieve internal customer shipping dates and assures the meeting of operational goals in accordance with the business objectives and is responsible to deploy new Die build projects according the business needs.
Under moderate supervision of the Tooling Shop supervisor or manager, this position uses knowledge about machining & tooling, capacity constraints and best practices in performing planning activities, identifying the optimal suppliers for components and services, and ensuring timely processing of all data in SAP.
The Tooling Shop Planner provides detailed schedules for components and finished goods for the tooling shop team and provides tracking of the jobs that are in process.
THE DETAILS
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule tooling shop activities to meet internal deadlines, including material and service demands, production orders, and supplier logistics using SAP.
- Maintain and update documentation, including BOMs, routings, SOPs, and master data, while ensuring timely communication of project timelines and constraints.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, support lean manufacturing efforts, and contribute to the development of planning methodologies and standard work processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with purchasing, engineering, and production teams to resolve quality issues, manage capacity constraints, and ensure efficient workflow execution.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Manufacturing & Planning Expertise: 5+ years of experience, including 1–3 years in supply chain planning, purchasing, inventory, and financial analysis within manufacturing environments.
- Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and SAP; skilled in blueprint reading, BOM structures, geo-dimensioning, and cost tracking.
- Problem Solving & Communication: Strong analytical decision-making abilities with clear written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Initiative & Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead change, contribute to lean initiatives, and develop standard work documentation.
AVAILABILITY
Day Shift Schedule
- Monday – Thursday
- 4/10 hour shifts
- Start time ranges between 530a-730a, as agreed upon with manager
At Oregon Tool, we provide a reasonable, good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this role of $70,000.00 - $80,000.00. . Final offers are based on various factors such as experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. This range may vary based on geographic location where the position is filled, and most new hires are not typically hired at the top of the range.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
- 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
- Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
- One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
- Global company with small company feel
- Casual work attire
WHO WE ARE:
Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting-tool platform. At Oregon Tool, Inc., it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and customers. We invite and encourage applications from all skilled individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.
To learn more about our company and history visit us at: www.oregontool.com
Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law.
During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.