Production Planner

Production PlannerPosition Objective:The Charlotte, NC Industrial products production facility is a fast-paced manufacturing facility that is looking for a Production Planner to join their Materials team. The Production Planner is responsible for sequencing kits and delegating inventory movements for multiple sites.General Description:The Production Planner is responsible for sequencing kits and delegating inventory movements. This role is crucial for having our lines run efficiently while meeting customer expectations, and is a lynchpin between communication of our materials planning, material execution, 3PL, and operations teams. This role has major influence on the success of multiple product lines.Working hours are from 12:00pm – 9pm, Monday through Friday, with some overtime needed when necessary.Specific Functions/Essential Duties:Responsible for executing the schedule through the releasing and sequencing of kits to the material handlers for picking.Responsible for coordinating with the 3PL and the materials teams to ensure timely delivery of kits.Responsible for delegating inventory transactions.Responsible for driving the scheduling and picking of kits.Responsible for recording discrepancies, coordinating cycle counts, and communicating expedites.Work with receiving team to coordinate hot inbound deliveries.Track turnbacks to standard processes and perform root cause analysis to help solve systemic issuesEnsure production takt is met to achieve planned resultsSkills:Production planning, Sap, Inventory, Planner, 3PL, lean manufacturing, kaizenAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work with urgencyHigh school diploma or GED with 1+ years of operations experienceDemonstrated leadership abilityExperience / Qualifications:Detail oriented and strong written and oral communicatorProficient in SAP MRP systems (or similar)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience with lean manufacturing and kaizen continuous improvements.Experience Level:Intermediate LevelJob Type & Location:This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Charlotte,NC.Application Deadline:This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.