Production Planner

Doherty; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits in a Card

Temp-to-hire opportunities

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions in Duluth, MN is hiring a Production Planner to coordinate production schedules and ensure customer orders are delivered on time. This role analyzes labor loading, capacity, and resources, updates schedules as priorities shift, and collaborates with cross-functional teams on new product introductions.

Candidates should have 2–4 years of planning experience, a high school diploma, strong Excel/Access/Outlook skills, and excellent communication; the job offers weekly pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of planning, scheduling, production control, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing settings and comply with safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Analyze labor loading, production capacity, and resource availability to optimize operations.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address changing priorities and demand.
• Coordinate customer order status updates and expedite orders when necessary.
• Lead planning and new product introduction (NPI) meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Provide backup support for shipping, logistics coordination, and shipment documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time-management

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Production PlannerLocation: Duluth, MNCompensation: $24.00-31.25 per hour – paid weeklySchedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | Day Shift HoursJob Type: Direct Hire | Full-timeAbout the OpportunityDoherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Production Planner for a manufacturing company in Duluth, MN. In this role, you’ll help ensure customer orders are delivered on time by coordinating production schedules, balancing manufacturing capacity, and supporting efficient workflow across departments. If you enjoy problem-solving, analyzing production data, and collaborating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!Apply now and our AI Recruiter, Valerie, will reach out ASAP to learn more about how you match this role!What You'll Do as a Production Planner:Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery requirementsAnalyze labor loading, production capacity, and resource availability to optimize operationsMonitor production progress and adjust schedules to address changing priorities and demandCoordinate customer order status updates and expedite orders when necessaryLead planning and new product introduction (NPI) meetings with cross-functional teamsSupport quality inspections and documentation of production results as neededProvide backup support for shipping, logistics coordination, and shipment documentationWhat You Need to Bring to the Production Planner Role:High school diploma or equivalent required2–4 years of planning, scheduling, production control, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain experienceStrong analytical, organizational, and time-management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and OutlookAbility to interpret production data and make sound scheduling decisionsManufacturing or production environment experience preferredAbility to work in both office and manufacturing settings and comply with all safety requirements#NewCareerByDoherty#DohertyNewCareerWhy You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing SolutionsEnjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to Apply?Click “Apply Now” to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. If you have questions about the Production Planner job, contact our Doherty recruiter at 952-715-5043.Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.