Production Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Planner
Job Description

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for planning requirements and coordinating material flow to ensure production schedules are met. This role involves developing, maintaining, and monitoring production plans, managing inventory levels, and ensuring the timely availability of materials needed for manufacturing operations. You will rely on your experience and judgment to effectively plan and accomplish goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor production requirements to ensure manufacturing goals and customer delivery commitments are achieved.
• Utilize MRP/ERP systems to analyze demand, production schedules, inventory levels, and capacity constraints to support production planning activities.
• Set up and maintain material, inventory, and planning system data within the MRP/ERP system.
• Determine material requirements based on engineering specifications, demand forecasts, and production schedules, ensuring alignment between supply and manufacturing needs.
• Coordinate the efficient movement of materials through the production cycle to support on-time production and delivery performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and planning parameters to identify shortages, excess inventory, and potential scheduling conflicts.
• Develop and maintain production schedules while balancing customer demand, inventory targets, lead times, and manufacturing capacity.
• Collaborate with production, operations, engineering, warehouse, and customer service teams to ensure alignment on production priorities and schedule execution.
• Analyze production performance and planning metrics, recommending improvements to increase efficiency, inventory accuracy, and schedule attainment.
• Establish goals and objectives that support department and company objectives and follow up to ensure compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing activities and process optimization efforts.
• Conduct business using sound judgment while maintaining high standards of professionalism and work behaviors.
• Ensure the highest quality standards are maintained in all functions and responsibilities and executed in a manner that supports company quality objectives.
• Support EHS activities and initiatives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• BS in a Supply Chain and Operations Field, BA equivalent, certification, or relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of production planning in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

• Experience in supply chain management and inventory control.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office products (especially Word, Excel, Visio, and Project).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with external partners.
• Highly motivated self-starter and able to work under ambiguity.
• Organized and able to balance multiple priorities appropriately.
• Goal-focused and committed to completing tasks.
• Logical thinking with creative problem-solving ability.
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, patient, and diligent.

The work is conducted in an office environment, operating Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility for the right candidate. The dress code is business casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $41.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

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.