Production Planner (Contract)

Accentuate Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Accentuate Staffing is assisting a client in the Durham area by recruiting for a Production Planner (Contract). The role focuses on developing and maintaining production schedules, coordinating with multiple departments and ensuring on-time delivery. Strong Excel skills and data analysis are essential.

The contract position is expected to run through approximately March, with a day shift Monday through Friday in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in production planning or scheduling or data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills for large data sets and reporting.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.
• Comfortable communicating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules using Excel.
• Review production data, inventory levels, and upcoming requirements to plan.
• Monitor schedules and adjust priorities as needed.
• Track production metrics and prepare management reports.
• Coordinate with production, operations, engineering, inventory, and supply chain teams to stay aligned.
• Assist with on-time delivery through scheduling and planning.”
• Maintain planning records, spreadsheets, and documentation.
• Organize and analyze data to identify scheduling issues or constraints.
• Participate in production meetings and share updates with teams.
• Help improve planning tools, reports, and processes.
• Take on additional administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

ERP/MRP

Manufacturing experience

Microsoft Office

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is assisting a client of ours in the Durham area recruit for a Production Planner (Contract) to join their team. This is a contract position expected to run through about March, working day shift Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules using Excel
• Review production data, inventory levels, and upcoming requirements to help establish realistic production plans
• Monitor production schedules and make adjustments as priorities, materials, or production needs change
• Track key production metrics and prepare reports for management
• Work closely with production, operations, engineering, inventory, and supply chain teams to keep plans aligned
• Help coordinate customer orders and production requirements to support on-time delivery
• Maintain accurate planning records, spreadsheets, and other documentation
• Organize and analyze data to identify potential scheduling issues or production constraints
• Participate in production meetings and communicate updates to relevant teams
• Assist with improving planning tools, reports, and processes
• Take on additional administrative and organizational tasks as needed

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in production planning, production scheduling, manufacturing, data analysis, or a related area
• Advanced Excel skills are required, including the ability to manage, organize, and analyze large amounts of data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working with data and using it to make planning and scheduling decisions
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems is a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different departments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing production needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or relevant experience is a plus