Production Planner

Manpower Group (USA); Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) is seeking a Production Planner to join our client's Production Control team in Minnesota. The role focuses on scheduling and capacity planning, with emphasis on accuracy and proactive communication.

You will lead planning meetings, provide status updates to customers, and support shipping and QA activities, contributing to safe, efficient production and quality outcomes. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of planning or scheduling experience, a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of related experience in planning or scheduling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform shipping duties and act as backup for shipping.
• Strong judgment and initiative in handling planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Perform planning and scheduling functions involving ship schedules on customer orders.
• Lead planning and NPI meetings to discuss resources and capacity.
• Provide status updates to customers and expedite orders as needed.
• Act as on-site EHS coordinator for the facility as required.
• Perform QA inspections for in-process and completed space products daily.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Proactive communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in manufacturing and production, is seeking a Production Planner to join their team. As a Production Planner, you will be part of the Production Control department supporting scheduling and capacity planning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, proactive communication, and problem-solving abilities, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Production Planner

Pay Range:$24.00-31.25/hour

What's the Job?

• Perform planning and scheduling functions involved with confirming ship schedules on customer orders.
• Lead planning and NPI meetings to discuss resources and capacity.
• Provide status updates to customers and expedite orders per requests.
• Act as on-site EHS coordinator for the facility as required.
• Perform QA inspections for in-process and completed space products daily.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to four years of related experience in planning or scheduling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform shipping duties and act as backup for shipping as needed.
• Strong judgment and initiative in handling planning and scheduling assignments.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts production efficiency.
• Develop your skills in planning, scheduling, and coordination.
• Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion.
• Contribute to a company committed to safety and quality.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)