Production Planner

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

prescription

dental

vision

AD&D

life insurance offerings

short-term disability

401K plan (all benefits are based on.)

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Duluth, MN seeks a detail-oriented Production Planner to join our client’s production control team.

The role will plan production schedules, manage capacity loading, and coordinate New Product Introductions to ensure on-time delivery. You will provide weekly updates to stakeholders, support shipping and QA activities, and act as a back-up for shipping when needed. This position offers a stable daytime schedule, with growth opportunities in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 2 to 4 years of related experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency with computers and software, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, and Outlook).
• Problem Solving: Skilled in applying sound judgment and initiative to address scheduling challenges and recommend effective solutions.
• Shipping & Logistics: Prior hands-on experience with shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment processes.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Capacity: Plan production schedules, manage labor loading, and analyze capacity requirements on a daily basis.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead daily planning and New Product Introduction (NPI) meetings to align resources and capacity needs.
• Customer Communication: Provide weekly status updates to customers and expedite orders as requested.
• Quality Assurance: Perform daily QA inspections for in-process and completed space products.
• Shipping & Logistics Support: Perform shipping duties on a daily basis and serve as a reliable backup for the shipping department when needed.
• EHS Support: Act as the on-site Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) coordinator for the facility as required.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Access

Problem solving

Shipping & logistics

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to join our client's production control team in Duluth, MN. In this role, you will perform key planning and scheduling functions to ensure accurate capacity loading, smooth new product introductions, and on-time shipment schedules to meet customer expectations.

Work hours: Monday - Friday, 7am-3:30pm.

Responsibilities:

• Planning & Capacity: Plan production schedules, manage labor loading, and analyze capacity requirements on a daily basis.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead daily planning and New Product Introduction (NPI) meetings to align resources and capacity needs.
• Customer Communication: Provide weekly status updates to customers and expedite orders as requested.
• Quality Assurance: Perform daily QA inspections for in-process and completed space products.
• Shipping & Logistics Support: Perform shipping duties on a daily basis and serve as a reliable backup for the shipping department when needed.
• EHS Support: Act as the on-site Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) coordinator for the facility as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 2 to 4 years of related experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency with computers and software, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, and Outlook).
• Problem Solving: Skilled in applying sound judgment and initiative to address scheduling challenges and recommend effective solutions.
• Shipping & Logistics: Prior hands-on experience with shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)