Production Planner

Actalent • Monroe, CT • 23h ago

Job Title: Production Planner Job Description

As a Production Planner, you will provide both tactical and strategic oversight to our warehouse and inventory control operations. You will initiate LEAN Manufacturing practices by analyzing trend information and recommending areas for improvement. Your role will involve reviewing and monitoring production variances, conducting weekly planning and scheduling meetings with production support teams to ensure productivity and delivery metrics are met. Additionally, you will support the development and achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that deliver results in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Responsibilities

Become a BAC ERP (NetSuite) superuser, addressing low-level system issues and maintaining the ERP system with production schedules and forecasts.

Set standards and monitor staff performance, providing feedback, conducting appraisals, recommending merit increases and promotions, and holding direct reports accountable to policies and performance.

Motivate and develop subordinates to optimize their performance and personal and professional growth.

Manage assigned projects, working cross-functionally to identify changes and required resources to meet objectives.

Plan, update, and monitor manufacturing schedules, establish delivery dates, and coordinate activities to support the master schedule, including tooling and material requirements.

Assist with monitoring materials inventory to effectively determine needs based on production schedules, execute cycle counts, and assist Finance/Accounting.

Maintain awareness of capacity constraints, material arrivals, customer demand changes, and quality issues; adjust and communicate schedule changes accordingly.

Own on-time delivery and create the most effective schedule possible.

Create and release travelers to the production floor as required.

Essential Skills

Experience in production planning, supply chain management, and ERP systems.

Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Two to three years of planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.

2-3 years' experience with ERP systems, with NetSuite ERP preferred.

Understanding of planning and scheduling methodologies, including forecasts, safety stocks, replenishment strategies, inventory optimization, lead time reduction, and Kanban.

General understanding of Lean Management.

Knowledge and experience working with an ISO13485 Quality Management System.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience managing direct reports is preferred.

Demonstrated success in managing workforce, conflict management, and working in a team environment.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment within a newly renovated facility. There are opportunities for growth within the department, making it an exciting place to further your career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Monroe, Connecticut.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $33.65/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 Monroe,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

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