Production Planner

Job Title: CONTRACT Production Planner/Buyer | 1| Canton, OH | $22-$29/hr

Job Description

The Production Planner/Buyer oversees production scheduling and purchasing activities to ensure materials, components, and services are available to meet customer demand and manufacturing capacity. This role develops and maintains production schedules, manages inventory levels, and supports ERP implementation projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain and manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and manufacturing requirements.

• Purchase raw materials, components, and services to support ongoing and planned production activities.

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure material availability while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.

• Manage supplier relationships, including pricing negotiations, delivery performance tracking, and issue resolution.

• Analyze demand forecasts and adjust purchasing and planning activities to align with changing requirements.

• Support ERP implementation projects, including Oracle system setup, data migration, process development, testing, and user training.

• Generate, review, and analyze reports to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement in production and supply chain operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, engineering, and logistics to improve supply chain efficiency and overall manufacturing performance.

• Maintain accurate purchase orders and production planning records within ERP and business systems.

• Use Microsoft Excel and other business tools to track key metrics, perform data analysis, and support decision-making.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on production scheduling, purchasing processes, and inventory management.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing planning, purchasing, or supply chain operations.

• Hands-on experience with ERP implementation and administration, preferably with Oracle ERP systems.

• Strong understanding of supply chain and production planning principles within a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in production scheduling and planning in a job shop or similar manufacturing setting.

• Demonstrated purchasing and buying experience, including managing purchase orders and supplier relationships.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, forecasts, and reports to drive decisions.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Effective problem-solving skills to address material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and supplier issues.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business systems for data analysis and reporting.

• Strong communication skills for coordinating with suppliers and collaborating with internal teams.

• Ability to work with ERP systems such as Oracle; exposure to SAP is beneficial.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• College degree is highly preferred; active pursuit of a degree is considered a strong plus, and internship experience may be considered.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, particularly with job shop operations.

• Exposure to Oracle ERP implementation, setup, and user training.

• Familiarity with production planning and scheduling tools and methodologies.

• Experience with supply chain optimization and process improvement initiatives.

• Comfort working with technical documentation such as work orders and production reports.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and logistics.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a strong performance-based bonus incentive program, with the potential to earn up to 20% of annual pay, typically around 10%. The organization has been repeatedly recognized as one of the best workplaces, reflecting a positive culture and commitment to employee satisfaction. Team members benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, a stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and additional offerings. The workplace features a clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled environment, with a nice cafeteria, study areas, vending options, visiting food trucks, and holiday parties that foster community and work-life balance.

Work Environment

The facility operates as a job shop environment that is very clean, organized, and temperature controlled. Work areas are well lit and designed to support efficient manufacturing and assembly operations. The broader operation focuses on premium pumps and spray equipment for fluid handling in construction, manufacturing, processing, and maintenance industries, with products manufactured in multiple global locations and distributed worldwide. Employees may work near assembly cells that use blueprints, power tools, hand tools, and work orders to build custom fluid handling equipment such as pumps and air manifolds. The culture is described as excellent, with a professional yet supportive atmosphere. Dress expectations align with a typical clean manufacturing and assembly setting, suitable for working around tools and equipment in a well-maintained facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Canton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 North Canton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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

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.