Production Planner

Job Title:

Production Planner

Location:

Duluth, MN Compensation:

$24.00-31.25 per hour – paid weekly Schedule:

1st Shift | Monday–Friday | Day Shift Hours Job Type:

Direct Hire | Full-time About the Opportunity Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Production Planner for a manufacturing company in Duluth, MN. In this role, you'll help ensure customer orders are delivered on time by coordinating production schedules, balancing manufacturing capacity, and supporting efficient workflow across departments. If you enjoy problem-solving, analyzing production data, and collaborating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information! Apply now and our AI Recruiter, Valerie, will reach out ASAP to learn more about how you match this role! What You'll Do as a Production Planner: Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements Analyze labor loading, production capacity, and resource availability to optimize operations Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address changing priorities and demand Coordinate customer order status updates and expedite orders when necessary Lead planning and new product introduction (NPI) meetings with cross-functional teams Support quality inspections and documentation of production results as needed Provide backup support for shipping, logistics coordination, and shipment documentation What You Need to Bring to the Production Planner Role: High school diploma or equivalent required 2–4 years of planning, scheduling, production control, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain experience Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Outlook Ability to interpret production data and make sound scheduling decisions Manufacturing or production environment experience preferred Ability to work in both office and manufacturing settings and comply with all safety requirements NewCareerByDoherty DohertyNewCareer Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions Enjoy

weekly pay

, access to

health coverage options

through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and

temp-to-hire opportunities

for long-term stability where applicable. As a

family-owned company with over 45 years in business

, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a

local, dedicated recruiter

and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an

Equal Opportunity Employer

, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

Company Description: Every day, the recruiting teams at Doherty Staffing Solutions (Doherty) connect great people like you with new work opportunities at hundreds of companies! We partner with hiring managers and human resources teams at manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, fabricating facilities, call centers, factories, offices, machine shops, processing plants, and other types of businesses to find the people they need to get work done. Our mission is positively impacting people through employment! Whether you are looking for a temporary job, a contract position, or permanent employment, Doherty helps you find the role that matches your character and skills. We hope you turn to Doherty at every stage of your working life, from your first job after school to the peak of your career to the flexible or short-term jobs during the busier times of your life. Learn more about all our open positions and apply online at