Assistant Production Planner

Schedule: FT/Days 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, materials, and available capacity.


• Use ERP/MRP systems to release and track manufacturing orders.


• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure materials are available when needed.


• Work with Production and Maintenance to address scheduling changes, downtime, and resource needs.


• Monitor production progress and help identify potential delays or bottlenecks.


• Track production metrics and prepare reports as needed.


• Support inventory management and the flow of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.


• Participate in production planning meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Provide supervisors with updated schedules and support daily workflow coordination.

• 
  
  Must be at least 18 years of age
  
  


• 
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  
  


• 3+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.


• Precision metal manufacturing experience is a plus.


• 
  
  Strong communication and attention to detail.
  
  


• 
  
  Drug screen and background check required.
  
  


• 
  
  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored visa support.