Production Planner

Hiring a Production Planner I! Job Description The Production Planner I coordinates production schedules, monitors inventory levels, and ensures timely delivery of products to meet customer demand. This role works closely with production, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to optimize efficiency, balance capacity and materials, and support the smooth execution of manufacturing operations. Success in this position relies on strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and effective collaboration across departments. The role may involve minor travel and occasional reviews of production plans outside normal business hours. Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, resource availability, material availability, and production capacity.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to prevent shortages or excess inventory, and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely replenishment and appropriate safety stock levels.
- Manage raw material ordering in designated business units as required to support uninterrupted production.
- Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to coordinate daily production activities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and support on-time delivery of products.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize production plans, using insights to improve efficiency and support informed decision-making.
- Communicate production schedules, priorities, and updates clearly to all relevant stakeholders, keeping teams informed of changes and addressing issues as they arise.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production planning processes and execution, and support implementation of best practices to streamline workflows and reduce costs.
- Work with operations and quality control teams to ensure production plans align with quality requirements and support the manufacture of products that meet established standards.
- Monitor items placed on hold and coordinate timely resolution to minimize impact on production schedules and customer deliveries.
- Perform basic master data maintenance in planning and ERP/MRP systems in line with team expectations and data integrity standards.
- Participate in minimal project assignments related to production planning, process improvement, or operational efficiency.
- Understand and track metrics and targets relevant to the assigned business unit, supporting KPI monitoring and performance reporting.
- Support general operations coordination and supply chain activities as needed to maintain smooth end-to-end production flow.
- Carry out other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the production planning function.

Essential Skills

- Practical experience in production planning and production scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of capacity planning, materials planning, and inventory management principles.
- Hands-on experience with ERP and MRP systems used for production planning and inventory control.
- Understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain coordination, including demand planning and logistics interfaces.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and schedule management.
- Ability to perform data analysis and KPI tracking to support forecasting, performance monitoring, and decision-making.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to address production and scheduling issues promptly.
- High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in schedules, inventory records, and master data.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships.
- Adaptability to changing priorities, production requirements, and customer demands.
- Strong time management skills to balance daily tasks, urgent issues, and longer-term planning activities.
- Sound decision-making abilities based on data, operational constraints, and business objectives.
- Technical proficiency with production planning tools, ERP/MRP systems, and related software.
- Customer-focused mindset, ensuring production plans support service levels and on-time delivery commitments.
- High School Diploma.
- At least 2 years of experience in a related field, internship, or employment in a role requiring analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Work Environment This role is primarily based in an office environment with regular interaction with plant operations. The position includes occasional plant visits where appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided by the plants. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an expectation of being present during these hours to respond to inquiries from internal departments. Some evening and weekend work may be required to review production plans, support operational needs, or address urgent scheduling issues. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, leveraging ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, and other production planning tools to manage schedules, inventory, and performance metrics.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Acworth, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Acworth, GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Acworth,GA.

About Aston Carter

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.

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