Production Planner

Equivalent Experience

Aston Carter is now hiring for a Production Planner role with our client in Hanover, PA!

Job Description:
This position will assist in the development of, maintain, and drive overall production schedule execution, as well as ensure schedule & production commitments are maintained.

Job Duties:

• Assist in the development of, maintain, and drive overall production schedule execution.
• Ensure schedule & production commitments are maintained.
• Communicate regularly with purchasing and production teams to adjust schedule(s) to accommodate changes, as needed.
• Resolve production problems/challenges with appropriate team members to ensure completion of orders.
• Run Open Order/Backlog report and track progress through production of sales orders and work orders.
• Ensure proper material/hardware has been ordered to maintain production schedules.
• Work with other departments for status updates on outsource steps.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in planning/scheduling within a manufacturer
• Computer skills; Outlook, ERP/MRP System, Microsoft Excel and Word
• Manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Cross-train with other departments, in other functions, for back-up coverage.
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot

About Aston Carter:
At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

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.

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 call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.