Production Planner

Actalent; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Ladson, SC seeks a Logistics Production Specialist to optimize production flow and coordinate logistics across the factory floor. The role supports schedules, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives on-site.

You will monitor schedules, manage vehicle blocking/release, and work with production, logistics and quality teams to minimize disruptions while driving efficiency and data accuracy. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience in logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related operational environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in manufacturing operations with an emphasis on project management and process planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and optimize production and logistics flow throughout the factory.
• Manage vehicle blocking and release processes based on operational inputs and production requirements.
• Support failure analysis activities, identify root causes, and implement containment actions and corrective measures.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and quality teams to minimize disruptions and maintain operational efficiency.
• Monitor production systems and schedules to ensure targets and deadlines are met.
• Support process improvement and project planning initiatives within the logistics and manufacturing environment.
• Maintain accurate operational data and reporting to support management decision-making.

Skills

Project management

Process planning

Manufacturing operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

iPortal

Gepard

VANIS

Production planning systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Logistics Production Specialist to support production flow and logistics operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient movement of materials and vehicles throughout the factory while supporting production schedules, issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Continuously monitor and optimize production and logistics flow throughout the factory.
• Manage vehicle blocking and release processes based on operational inputs and production requirements.
• Support failure analysis activities, identify root causes, and implement containment actions and corrective measures.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and quality teams to minimize disruptions and maintain operational efficiency.
• Monitor production systems and schedules to ensure targets and deadlines are met.
• Support process improvement and project planning initiatives within the logistics and manufacturing environment.
• Maintain accurate operational data and reporting to support management decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience in logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related operational environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in manufacturing operations with an emphasis on project management and process planning preferred.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of production and logistics systems, including:
  • iPortal (shift scheduling and target tracking)
  • Gepard
  • VANIS
  • Similar production planning and logistics management systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word

Preferred Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, including senior leadership and executive management.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives to completion.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ladson, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

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 Ladson,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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