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Production Planner
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Aston Carter
Holland, MI (In Person)
$67,506 Salary, Full-Time
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Production Planner Job Description The Production Planner is responsible for translating customer demand into executable production plans, ensuring alignment between order intake, manufacturing capacity, and delivery commitments. This role works cross-functionally with production leaders and customer support teams to manage schedules, optimize line utilization, and ensure on-time delivery in a build-to-order environment. Flexible work hours Responsibilities Convert customer demand and system-generated MRP outputs into actionable production plans and planned orders. Schedule and sequence production activities across multiple lines in a high-mix, build-to-order environment. Balance workload across lines based on capacity, order type, and priority. Work closely with production team leaders to execute schedules and resolve constraints in real time. Manage a high volume of weekly customer orders, typically handling 100-200 individual equipment units. Prioritize and distribute orders appropriately across the production schedule. Track and report schedule adherence daily, identifying root causes for deviations from the plan. Maintain and update production metrics, including lead times by production line, throughput, and build rates with a target of an 8-10 day build-to-ship cycle. Essential Skills Experience with SAP, including S4 Hana. Bachelor's Degree, with a preference for a Supply Chain degree. Ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced production schedules. 2-3 years of production planning experience. Experience in the automotive or machine-building industries. Work Environment Office environment with working hours starting before 8 AM. Typical hours are 9-10 hours from Monday to Thursday. Fridays have an early finish between 12-2 PM, with production ending at 1 PM. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $36.06/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Holland,MI.