Assistant Production Planner — Temp-to-Hire, Day Shift

Manpower, Inc.; 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

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.