Production Control Planner

Ultimate Staffing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Production Control Planner for a client in Fort Worth, TX. In this role, you'll manage production planning to ensure timely delivery and optimal utilization of resources. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least 2 years of experience in production planning. Strong communication skills in Mandarin and English are preferred to facilitate interactions with international suppliers. The position offers a salary range of $50,000 to $60,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute production plans for efficient capacity utilization.
• Manage orders and shipping documents.
• Coordinate with customers for order fulfillment.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual in Mandarin and English

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Production Control Planner

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Production Control Planner for our client in Ft. Worth. This is a full-time, direct hire position that is 100% onsite.

Position Summary

To ensure the preparation of the production plan and its execution to ensure efficient capacity utilization and the on‑time delivery of customer orders. Manage orders, shipping documents, and shipment performance reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Production scheduling arrangement and shipping plan preparation, taking into FA/SMT capacity and the readiness of material shortages and arrivals.
• Review and monitor raw material readiness (MO Shortage, MPS simulation) and daily follow up with buyer team.
• IOS (Input, output, shipment) control and monitoring.
• Work order and rework order generation and monitoring.
• Interface and collaboration with customers for order fulfillment.
• Communicate with the production department and warehouse to solve issues impacting the production schedule.
• Issue Sales Order/ Delivery Note and prepare shipping documents.
• Prepare individual portion of shipment Hit Rate result to be presented in managers' meeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in production planning, production control, master scheduling, materials control, shipment fulfillment.
• Knowledge and management of Microsoft Office (Excel must), ERP systems SAP preferred.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CIPS, or Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to efficiently manage production flow and resolve issues.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or related tools).
• Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English is highly preferred, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with international suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to thrive under pressure by maintaining composure and delivering results in high‑stress or fast‑paced situations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in self‑directed learning, quickly acquiring new knowledge and skills to adapt to evolving challenges.

Compensation

Base pay range: $50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Details

Location: Ft. Worth, TX

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Manufacturing

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.