Buyer/Planner **Rite Hite Corp** 1 Positions ID: JR102049 Posted On 01/30/2026 **Job Overview** **At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact.** As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead. An a Buyer/Planner, you will ensure timely material availability and efficient production by managing both purchasing and production scheduling at our largest manufacturing plant. At this location we manufacture productions which include loading dock systems, industrial doors, and fabric ductwork to name a few! You will work cross-functionally with Production, Inventory Control, Sales, and Suppliers to balance supply chain efficiency with cost, quality, and delivery objectives. This role has a work schedule starting between 6AM-6:30AM, fully onsite due to the cross collaborative nature. **What You'll Do** **PRE-PRODUCTION TASKS** : + Work with production supervisors, applications, and CSR’s to establish a final assembly schedule that will support our customers’ needs and maximize production efficiency. + Adjust production schedules accordingly based on capacity requirements/changes. + Track production progress, identify potential delays or issues, and take corrective actions. + Contact sales representatives on shipment delays. **PRODUCTION TASKS:** + Manage inventory levels utilizing MRP. + Schedule and expedite the delivery of purchased materials to support future and current production schedule. + Responsible for executing and supporting the quality system and procedures, rejections related to non-conforming material. + Create and manage work orders for all manufactured stock parts. + Resolve shipping and receiving issues to ensure prompt and accurate inventory transactions. + Communicate errors or process breakdowns in real time and coordinate efforts to resolve issues with appropriate personnel. + Negotiate, identify, document, cost savings opportunities. + Develop inventory and planning processes to increase the accuracy of lot sized parts, nonstock programs, SMI programs or other industry practices. + Identify slow moving or inactive inventory and recommend disposition. + Process/print documentation related to production as needed, shipping labels, serial labels, pick slips, etc.. + Communicate to suppliers their performance based on quality, warranty, and delivery. + Maintain JDE item branch data. **What We Look For:** + Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Understanding of MRP and various contemporary planning and scheduling techniques. JD Edwards 9.2 experience strongly preferred. + Ability to read blueprints, understand specifications, work in a self-directed environment, and facilitate group activities. + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. + APICs certification a plus \#LI-ONSITE \#LI-LC1 **What We Offer** At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work: + _Health & Well-being:_ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more. + _Financial Security:_ A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing. + _Time for You:_ Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year. Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond. Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a **drug-free workplace** for the safety of our employees and customers. Primary Contact 11661 Dawn Sheffer , 563-587-6047 Phone Phone Phone 563-589-2764 Fax dsheffer@ritehite.com Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Manufacturing Sales/Service Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 1217 Job REQ # JR102049 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20260130 End Date 20260309 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Post Acute Coach RN MercyOne Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon Medical Associates Assistant General Manager - Dairy Queen Dairy Queen Registered Nurse (RN): Oncology MercyOne Mental Health Therapist Southwest Health Cardiothoracic Surgeon Medical Associates Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist MercyOne Pediatrician Medical Associates Manufacturing Machine Operator Sedona Staffing Services Family Medicine Physician Medical Associates Account Executive (Sales) Kunkel & Associates, Inc. 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However, with its 1991 acquisition of FROMMELT(TM) Industries, Dubuque, Iowa, RITE-HITE's lineup of dock products was significantly broadened to include industrial power doors, cooler/freezer doors, and dock seals and shelters. Recognizing the need of its customers and an industry's shift toward a preventive maintenance philosophy, RITE-HITE has a separate division dedicated solely to aftermarket sales and service. The family-owned corporation was founded in 1965 by Arthur K. White, father of RITE-HITE president, Michael White. The company has historically placed a strong emphasis on research and development, leading to new products that pioneer the loading dock industry. In its early years, RITE-HITE established itself as a manufacturer of loading dock equipment of unequalled quality - and that reputation holds true today. A 12-month guarantee of customer satisfaction is standard on all RITE-HITE products sold. After 30 years, RITE-HITE Corporation remains a leading producer of loading dock and materials-handling products that provide solutions to maximize dock and warehouse safety and productivity. RITE-HITE employs approximately 1600, and maintains more than 30 representative organizations at over 100 different locations throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. Rite-Hite Corporation is a very family friendly, flexible employer with a pleasant, air conditioned, clean work environment. We are experiencing dyamic growth and have added a second shift manufacturing shift to help us meet our ever growing business demands. We offer competitive pay with an attractive benefit package. We provide paid on the job training for our entry level manufacturing associate positions with great advancement opportunities. Apply today to learn more about this exciting career opportunity.