Production Planner

Aston Carter; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Production Planner for our Libertyville, IL site to manage SAP S/4HANA production work orders from release through close. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and hands-on experience with shop floor data and inventory movements.

You will collaborate with the Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, and SIOP/Scheduling to ensure on-time execution, accurate data, and smooth workflow in a fast-paced, onsite manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations in a production environment.
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) experience.
• Experience owning production orders from release through completion.
• Experience releasing production orders and monitoring order progress.
• Experience issuing materials/components to production jobs.
• Experience performing material availability reviews and resolving shortages.
• Experience verifying labor reporting against production orders.
• Experience closing production/work orders and resolving exceptions.
• Strong understanding of production flow, scheduling, and manufacturing execution.

Responsibilities

• Create, release, update, and close production work orders in SAP S/4HANA.
• Investigate and resolve work order variances, including material consumption discrepancies.
• Process inventory transfers and storage location adjustments necessary for work order execution.
• Review work order status and ensure transactions are completed accurately and on time.
• Support manufacturing operations by maintaining accurate system data and documentation.
• Collaborate with production, manufacturing, and planning personnel to ensure smooth workflow execution.
• Interface regularly with the Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, and SIOP/Scheduling team.
• Follow site-specific SOPs and work instructions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Contribute to the timely completion of work orders and overall operational efficiency.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA PP

Production planning

Release production orders

Material issuance

Materials availability

Labor reporting

Order closure

Production scheduling

Manufacturing execution

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Job Title: Production Planner

Job Description

The SAP S/4HANA Production Planner will play a crucial role in supporting manufacturing operations by managing the creation, release, maintenance, and closure of production work orders within SAP S/4HANA. This position requires a highly detail-oriented individual with prior hands-on experience in work order management activities in an SAP environment. The specialist will ensure work order accuracy, resolve variances, address inventory and storage-location issues, and support efficient production execution.

Responsibilities

• Create, release, update, and close production work orders in SAP S/4HANA.
• Investigate and resolve work order variances, including material consumption discrepancies.
• Process inventory transfers and storage location adjustments necessary for work order execution.
• Review work order status and ensure transactions are completed accurately and on time.
• Support manufacturing operations by maintaining accurate system data and documentation.
• Collaborate with production, manufacturing, and planning personnel to ensure smooth workflow execution.
• Interface regularly with the Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, and SIOP/Scheduling team.
• Follow site-specific SOPs and work instructions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Contribute to the timely completion of work orders and overall operational efficiency.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations in a production environment.
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP) experience.
• Experience owning production orders from release through completion.
• Experience releasing production orders and monitoring order progress.
• Experience issuing materials/components to production jobs.
• Experience performing material availability reviews and resolving shortages.
• Experience verifying labor reporting against production orders.
• Experience closing production/work orders and resolving exceptions.
• Strong understanding of production flow, scheduling, and manufacturing execution.

Work Environment

The position is 100% onsite at the Libertyville facility, located on the manufacturing floor rather than in a traditional office setting. The environment is standard manufacturing with heating and air conditioning, maintaining moderate temperatures year-round. It is a fast-paced environment driven by significant business growth and increasing production demands. SAP S/4HANA is the primary system used. The work hours are from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, fully onsite, five days a week. The team consists of approximately 32 floor employees, and the role will work closely with the Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, and SIOP/Scheduling resource

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Libertyville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Libertyville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.