First-Shift Production Planner Assistant: Scheduling

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

Job summary

Manpower Maine is seeking an Assistant Production Planner for a first-shift role in Presque Isle. The position involves creating and updating production schedules, tracking orders, and coordinating with purchasing, quality, and operations teams to keep manufacturing running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in production planning, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and inventory controls.

Qualifications

• Experience with production planning, scheduling, or coordination in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, inventory control, databases, and spreadsheets.
• 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

Inventory control

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Manpower Maine is seeking an Assistant Production Planner for a first-shift role in Presque Isle. The position involves creating and updating production schedules, tracking orders, and coordinating with purchasing, quality, and operations teams to keep manufacturing running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in production planning, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and inventory controls.