Assistant Production Planner

TEMPO Employment Services; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TEMPO Employment Services in Presque Isle is seeking an organized Assistant Production Planner to join a growing manufacturing team. You will coordinate production schedules, materials, and resources to keep operations running smoothly and ensure customer orders are completed on time.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will work with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to monitor schedules, address delays, and support efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Precision metal manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on orders, forecasts, materials and capacity.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to release and track manufacturing orders.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Address scheduling changes, downtime, and resource needs with Production and Maintenance.
• Monitor production progress and identify potential delays or bottlenecks.
• Track production metrics and prepare reports.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Operations/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Schedule: FT/Days 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Job Description

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Assistant Production Planner to join a growing manufacturing team in Presque Isle. This position helps coordinate production schedules, materials, and resources to keep operations running smoothly and ensure customer orders are completed on time.

The Assistant Production Planner will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to monitor schedules, address potential delays, and support efficient workflow. This is a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing planning experience who enjoys problem-solving and working with a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, materials, and available capacity.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to release and track manufacturing orders.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Work with Production and Maintenance to address scheduling changes, downtime, and resource needs.
• Monitor production progress and help identify potential delays or bottlenecks.
• Track production metrics and prepare reports as needed.
• Support inventory management and the flow of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Participate in production planning meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide supervisors with updated schedules and support daily workflow coordination.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Precision metal manufacturing experience is a plus.

Strong communication and attention to detail.

Drug screen and background check required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored visa support.

TEMPO Employment Services is an EEO/AA employer.