Production Planner in Duluth

Energy Jobline ZR; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits in a Card

Temp-to-hire opportunities

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Production Planner in Duluth, MN to coordinate production schedules and balance capacity across departments, ensuring on-time delivery of customer orders.

You will analyze labor loading, monitor progress, adjust plans for changing priorities, and lead cross-functional planning and NPI meetings. This direct-hire, full-time role offers weekly pay and long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of planning, scheduling, or production control experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet delivery requirements.
• Analyze labor loading, capacity, and resources to optimize operations.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for changing priorities and demand.
• Coordinate customer order status updates and expedite orders when needed.
• Lead planning and NPI meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Support quality inspections and document production results.
• Provide backup for shipping, logistics coordination, and shipment documentation.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Duluth, MN

Compensation: $24.00-31.25 per hour – paid weekly

Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | Day Shift Hours

Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-time

About the Opportunity

Doherty 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!

What You'll Do as a Production Planner:

• 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
• Support quality inspections and documentation of production results as needed
• Provide backup support for shipping, logistics coordination, and shipment documentation

What You Need to Bring to the Production Planner Role:

• 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
• Ability to interpret production data and make sound scheduling decisions
• Manufacturing or production environment experience
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing settings and comply with all safety requirements
• #NewCareerByDoherty

Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions

Enjoy 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.

Company Description

For over 40 years, Doherty has offered customized workforce solutions and talent acquisition services to companies doing business throughout the Midwest.

Company DescriptionFor over 40 years, Doherty has offered customized workforce solutions and talent acquisition services to companies doing business throughout the Midwest.