Production Planner

Akkodis is looking for a Jr. Production Planner in Twinsburg, Ohio. Please review the details below:

Ideally, you will be an integral part of the supply chain planning team, assisting with the coordination and management of production, MRO, and project materials. The role focuses on executing work orders, managing material flow, and supporting planning efforts for both ongoing and future production projects. This position also supports MRO requests and parts-pulling operations.

Pay Range: $20-$25/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Type: 12 months contract-to-hire

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage MRO Materials:

• Oversee kit pulling, and material put-away activities, and respond to parts requests.

Support MRO Planning:

• Assist with forecasting materials using new forecasting tools.
• Update material master data for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

Back-up OE Planner Support:

• Provide support for Original Equipment (OE) planners as needed.

Release and Manage Work Orders:

• Ensure work orders are created, released, and tracked effectively through production.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 0–2 years of experience in a supply chain or planning role, with a foundational understanding of production and operations.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of production and operations processes.
• Ability to use metrics to manage production efficiency and material flow.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Capability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new planning tools and systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Basic knowledge of Bill of Materials (BoM) and production routing.
• Familiarity with inventory management techniques (e.g., cycle counting, ABC analysis, demand forecasting).
• Experience handling non-conforming materials, including documentation, scrap processing, and repair order management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with project managers, production, and logistics teams.

For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance