Assistant Production Planner – Help Keep Manufacturing Operations Running Smoothly!

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

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in Presque Isle, ME is seeking an Assistant Production Planner for a first-shift, temporary-to-hire role. You will help keep manufacturing operations running smoothly by creating and updating production schedules and coordinating material availability.

The position collaborates with production, purchasing, quality, and operations teams to monitor progress and adjust plans as priorities change. Compensation is $20-$25 per hour with Monday–Friday hours.

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 skills

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Databases

Spreadsheets

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