Assistant Production Planner – Help Keep Manufacturing Operations Running Smoothly!

Manpower; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Production Planner in Presque Isle, ME for a first-shift, temporary-to-hire role. The position offers $20-$25 per hour, with a 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM schedule and a temporary-to-hire conversion path.

The role collaborates with production, purchasing, quality, and operations teams. Responsibilities include creating/updating production schedules, tracking orders, and coordinating material availability to keep manufacturing on track.

Qualifications

• Experience with production planning, scheduling, or coordination in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, inventory control, databases, and spreadsheets preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create and update production schedules to support manufacturing operations.
• Track manufacturing orders, monitor production progress, and coordinate material availability.
• Work with multiple departments to maintain production timelines and support inventory planning activities.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Coordination

ERP/MRP

Inventory control

Databases

Spreadsheets

Organizational

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP

Job description

Assistant Production Planner – Help Keep Manufacturing Operations Running Smoothly!

• Reference Number: 5908968


• Published Date: 10/30/2026


• Job Type: Temporary


• Industry: Administration and Support


• Hours: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20-$25/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Assignment Length: Temp-to-Hire

Our client is currently hiring an Assistant Production Planner for a first-shift opportunity in Presque Isle. This role offers competitive pay of $20-$25/hr and is a temp-to-hire opportunity, making it a great fit for someone looking to grow their career in manufacturing and operations.

This is a hands-on planning position that works closely with production, purchasing, quality, and operations teams. If you enjoy coordinating schedules, tracking inventory, solving problems, and helping keep manufacturing processes running efficiently, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Typical daily duties:

• Create and update production schedules to support manufacturing operations


• Track manufacturing orders, monitor production progress, and coordinate material availability


• Work with multiple departments to maintain production timelines and support inventory planning activities

What we’re looking for:

• Experience with production planning, scheduling, or coordination in a manufacturing environment


• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, inventory control, databases, and spreadsheets preferred


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage changing priorities