Production Planner

Aston Carter•Acworth, GA

7d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner I coordinates production schedules, monitors inventory levels, and ensures timely product delivery to meet customer demand. The role works with production, procurement, logistics, operations, and quality teams to balance capacity and materials, optimize efficiency, and support manufacturing operations. It requires analytical skills, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration. The role may involve minor travel and occasional reviews of production plans outside normal business hours. The position is primarily office-based, with regular interaction with plant operations and occasional plant visits. Plants provide appropriate personal protective equipment for visits. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; some evening and weekend work may be required to review plans, support operations, or address urgent scheduling issues. The role uses ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, and other production planning tools. This is a contract position based onsite in Acworth, Georgia. The pay range is $26.00–$33.00 per hour. Subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account; transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave.

Requirements

Practical experience in production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of capacity planning, materials planning, and inventory management principles.
Hands-on experience with ERP and MRP systems for production planning and inventory control.
Understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain coordination, including demand planning and logistics interfaces.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and schedule management.
Ability to analyze data and track KPIs to support forecasting, performance monitoring, and decisions.
Strong organization, time management, and ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Problem-solving skills and ability to address production and scheduling issues promptly.
High attention to detail and accuracy in schedules, inventory records, and master data.
Ability to work effectively on a team and build positive working relationships.
Adaptability to changing priorities, production requirements, and customer demands.
Sound decision-making based on data, operational constraints, and business objectives.
Technical proficiency with production planning tools, ERP/MRP systems, and related software.
Customer-focused approach to supporting service levels and on-time delivery commitments.
High school diploma.
At least 2 years of experience in a related field, internship, or employment in a role requiring analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, resource and material availability, and production capacity.
Monitor raw material and finished goods inventory to prevent shortages or excess, and coordinate replenishment and safety stock with procurement.
Manage raw material ordering in designated business units as needed to support uninterrupted production.
Coordinate daily production activities with production, procurement, and logistics teams; resolve scheduling conflicts and support on-time delivery.
Analyze production data to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize plans and efficiency.
Communicate schedules, priorities, and updates to stakeholders, keeping teams informed of changes and addressing issues.
Identify and support improvements to planning processes and execution, including best practices to streamline workflows and reduce costs.
Coordinate with operations and quality control to align production plans with quality requirements and established standards.
Monitor items on hold and coordinate timely resolution to limit impacts on schedules and customer deliveries.
Maintain basic master data in planning and ERP/MRP systems in accordance with team expectations and data integrity standards.
Participate in limited projects related to production planning, process improvement, or operational efficiency.
Track relevant business-unit metrics and targets and support KPI monitoring and performance reporting.
Support general operations coordination and supply chain activities to maintain end-to-end production flow.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Review production plans and support operational needs or urgent scheduling issues as required, including some evening and weekend work.