What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Aston Carter?
Job Title : Production Planner
Job Description
The Production Planner leads strategic and tactical activities concerned with the manufacturing of company products. In this role, you will establish and manage forecasts and detailed schedules required to support shipping dates according to customer requirements and business objectives. You will be responsible for managing sales orders status and adherence to on-dock-date through all phases of the manufacturing and shipping process. Additionally, you will control and track all levels of inventory for assigned business units, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
Responsibilities
Develop, publish, and maintain related production schedules and forecasts while balancing inventory, resources, and capacity.
Review MRP requirements and process applicable action (exception) messages for assigned product-family.
Analyze available reports to support production schedules and other strategic inventory plans.
Generate work order packages as required and ensure timely delivery to appropriate department and / or work-cell.
Coordinate cross-functional activities with all internal departments (quality, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, shipping, contracts, etc.) to ensure alignment on priorities and other business objectives.
Attend MRB review meetings as required.
Work mandatory overtime as needed to support on-time delivery and sales targets.
Essential Skills
3-5 years' experience as a planner in manufacturing.
Proficiency in forecasting, Excel Pivot Tables, and V Lookups.
Experience in master scheduling production lines and level loading.
Ability to write macros; VBA experience is a plus.
Understanding of multi-level components builds (40-50 parts in one unit).
Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
Thorough knowledge of MRP / ERP systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Experience with supply chain processes.
Ability to manage work orders and production scheduling.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct excel analysis.
Familiarity with master scheduling software and component assembly.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $38.00 / 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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fontana,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2025.
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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com ( astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
Salary : $27 - $38
