Planning Specialist

Stellar; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education support

Local travel opportunities

Job summary

Stellar in Garner, IA, is seeking a Production Control specialist to support planning, inventory, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics to ensure material availability and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of communicating across teams while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; operations knowledge is a plus.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented approach required.
• Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating production schedules and work orders based on demand, inventory, and capacity.
• Monitor production progress and provide updates to the team.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics for materials availability.
• Resolve production issues such as shortages or equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain inventory records and perform periodic audits.
• Analyze production data to identify improvements and efficiency gains.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and bottleneck solutions.
• Generate reports on production activities and KPIs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operations management certification (plus)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

• Assist in creating production schedules and work orders based on customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.


• Monitor production progress and provide regular updates to the production team.


• Coordinate with various departments, including manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.


• Collaborate with the production team to resolve any production-related issues, such as material shortages or equipment malfunctions, in a timely manner.


• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct periodic inventory audits to identify discrepancies and take corrective actions.


• Assist in analyzing production data, such as yield rates, cycle times, and quality metrics, to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.


• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process bottlenecks and suggesting process optimization measures.


• Assist in generating reports related to production activities and key performance indicators.


• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in operations management or a related field is a plus.


• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency in using computer software, including MS Office applications.


• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.


• Basic understanding of production planning, inventory management, and production control concepts.


• Problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive mindset.


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job Type

Full-time

Summary:

This Production Control role will involve supporting production planning, inventory management, and ensuring timely delivery of products. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and has a passion for operational efficiency.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in creating production schedules and work orders based on customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.


• Monitor production progress and provide regular updates to the production team.


• Coordinate with various departments, including manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.


• Collaborate with the production team to resolve any production-related issues, such as material shortages or equipment malfunctions, in a timely manner.


• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct periodic inventory audits to identify discrepancies and take corrective actions.


• Assist in analyzing production data, such as yield rates, cycle times, and quality metrics, to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.


• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process bottlenecks and suggesting process optimization measures.


• Assist in generating reports related to production activities and key performance indicators.

Essential Skills And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in operations management or a related field is a plus.


• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency in using computer software, including MS Office applications.


• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.


• Basic understanding of production planning, inventory management, and production control concepts.


• Problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive mindset.


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Requirements

• Company sponsored continuing education may be required.


• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Requirements Office & Administration, Production Control