Production Planner / Master Scheduler 1

Job Title: Production Planner / Master Scheduler 1 Location: Tualatin, OR Employment Type: Contract Industry: Semiconductor Compensation: $25.89/hour Schedule: Hybrid- Flex About the Opportunity: We are seeking a Production Planner / Master Scheduler 1 to support production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing operations. In this role, you'll coordinate production schedules, monitor material availability, and collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure products move efficiently through the production cycle. Why You'll Love Working Here: Play a key role in supporting manufacturing and production operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing. Gain experience in production planning, scheduling, and capacity management. Work in a dynamic environment where problem-solving and teamwork are essential. Join an organization committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This position provides an opportunity to directly impact production performance by coordinating schedules, managing production orders, and helping resolve material and capacity constraints. You'll gain exposure to manufacturing operations while developing valuable planning and supply chain experience in a fast-paced technology environment. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. What You'll Do: Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor products through the complete production cycle. Develop and maintain production schedules based on engineering requirements and manufacturing demand. Establish labor loading, capacity requirements, and production priorities. Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure schedules are achievable and resources are available. Monitor material availability and ensure components are provided according to production schedules. Support master scheduling activities and production order management. Partner with logistics, supply chain, and strategic order management teams to resolve scheduling issues. Identify and address labor shortages, material constraints, backlogs, and schedule disruptions. Support manufacturing execution through schedule adjustments and planning updates. Analyze production data and provide recommendations for improving operational efficiency. Maintain planning records, reports, and production tracking information. Participate in cross-functional meetings and communicate schedule changes to stakeholders. Job Requirements What You'll Bring High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred. 1+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, manufacturing operations, supply chain, logistics, inventory control, or a related operational environment. 1+ years of experience coordinating schedules, production orders, workflow management, or operational planning activities. 1+ years of experience working with manufacturing, operations, logistics, supply chain, or production teams in a cross-functional environment. 1+ years of experience managing data, tracking performance metrics, or supporting operational reporting. 1+ years of experience utilizing Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, scheduling, or planning activities. 1+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, materials planning, demand planning, or manufacturing scheduling. 1+ years of experience using SAP or similar ERP systems. What Sets You Apart Experience using Quickbase, Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting and analytics platforms. Experience supporting manufacturing, spare parts, aftermarket, or production operations organizations. Ability to analyze production constraints, labor capacity, and material availability to support schedule execution. Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple functions. Comfortable communicating in small to medium cross-functional team environments. Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new systems and business processes. Self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining schedule accuracy and customer commitments. Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and supply chain teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve production scheduling issues. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business requirements in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Willingness and aptitude to learn production planning systems, scheduling tools, and manufacturing processes. Additional Information Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. Overtime: May be required based on production demands and scheduling requirements. Work Arrangement: Hybrid Flex Schedule with Wednesday required on-site; additional in-office days as required. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM PST. Top Skills: Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, production order management, and collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain teams. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. #J-18808-Ljbffr