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Aston Carter
Production Planner
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What they do
A Production Planner plans and manages production and distribution processes for a company and identifies ways to improve efficiency. Analyzes work flows, plans and schedules orders, manages materials orders and monitors inventory; coordinates with suppliers and vendors.
$85,816 / year median in Michigan
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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Production PlannerJob Description The Production Planner translates customer demand into clear, executable production plans, ensuring alignment between order intake, manufacturing capacity, and delivery commitments. This role operates in a high-mix, build-to-order environment and works closely with production leaders and customer support teams to manage schedules, optimize line utilization, and consistently achieve on-time delivery. Responsibilities Convert customer demand and system-generated MRP outputs from overnight runs into actionable production plans and planned orders. Schedule and sequence production activities across multiple production lines in a high-mix, build-to-order environment. Balance workload across lines based on capacity, order type, and priority to optimize utilization and throughput. Collaborate closely with production team leaders to execute schedules and resolve capacity or material constraints in real time. Manage a high volume of weekly customer orders, typically ranging from 100 to 200 individual equipment units. Prioritize and distribute orders appropriately across the production schedule to meet delivery commitments. Track and report schedule adherence on a daily basis, identifying root causes for deviations from the plan and recommending corrective actions. Maintain and update key production metrics, including lead times by production line, throughput, and build rates, aiming for an 8-10 day build-to-ship cycle. Support ongoing SAP implementation activities by ensuring production planning processes and data align with new system capabilities. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, reducing lead times, and enhancing on-time delivery performance. Essential Skills 2-3 years of production planning experience ERP experience Bachelor's degree preferred (supply chain ideally) Ability to manage high volume, fast paced, production scheduling "Nice to have" Skills & Qualifications Automotive environment OR order industry experience (machine build environment) SAP Work Environment This role is based in an office environment closely connected to the production floor. The environment is fast paced, high volume manufacturing production. The culture supports flexibility when needed, provided it is used responsibly and aligned with business demands.Schedule:
- -Start time: 8:00 a.m., with work hours generally running 9-10 hours Monday through Thursday Fridays follow an early schedule, with production ending around 1:00 p.m. and the office day typically concluding between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. 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 $33.00
- $41.
- 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings