Assistant Production Planner

PrideStaff; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an Assistant Production Planner to ensure smooth operations in a dynamic production environment. You will manage job orders, prepare technical documents, and support cross-department coordination, thriving in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage job order flow and prepare technical documentation.
• Sort shipping photos for documentation and quality assurance.
• Communicate with supervisors for accurate information flow.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Systems

Design Software

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Production Planner

About the Role

We are seeking a highlyself-motivatedanddetail-orientedAssistant Production Planner to support the daily operations of our shared production environment. This position plays a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly by managing job order flow, preparing technical documentation, and supporting coordination across departments.

You will work with two distinct brands operating within the same facility under common ownership. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Job Order Management
• Enter and manage production job orders using our ERP system.
• Identify and locate missing job orders physically on the shop floor.
• Print production drawings from design software for each job.
• Organize job packets for production release, ensuring all documentation is included.

Visual Documentation

Sort shipping photos by order for documentation and quality assurance purposes.

Cross-Department Support

Communicate with production supervisors and team leads to ensure timely and accurate information flow.

Flag inconsistencies, errors, or missing data.

Qualifications

• Required:
• High level ofcomputer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong organizational skillswith an eye for detail.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skillswith the ability to troubleshoot issues independently.
• Comfortable with basicfront-desk responsibilities, including answering phones and interacting with visitors when needed.

Preferred:

Experience withERP systemsin a manufacturing or production setting.

Ability to read and understandtechnical drawings and blueprints.

Familiarity with design software (e.g., CAD programs).

Previous experience in a production, logistics, or administrative support role.

Work Environment

• Located in a shared industrial facility with hands-on interaction with the production floor.
• Fast-paced, detail-driven, and highly collaborative across teams and departments.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.00 - $25.00