Production Planner: Scheduling, Expediting & Inventory

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Planning, Scheduling, Expediting and PPIC professional in Minnetonka, MN. This temp-to-hire role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with compensation up to $29 based on experience.

The position involves coordinating workflow, distributing production schedules, expediting deliveries, managing inventory, and cross-department communication to prevent delays. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to revise schedules quickly when shortages or interruptions occur.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of work, materials, and information between departments to ensure schedules are met.
• Distribute production schedules, work orders, and shipment timelines to relevant departments.
• Adjust plans based on forecasts, material availability, or staffing levels.
• Arrange fast delivery or transfer of parts to clear bottlenecks and prevent delays.
• Requisition and track raw materials to avoid stockouts.
• Communicate with vendors and customers to resolve delays and align expectations.
• Compile data on production rates and inventory into management status reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Planning, Scheduling, Expediting and PPIC professional in Minnetonka, MN. This temp-to-hire role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with compensation up to $29 based on experience.

The position involves coordinating workflow, distributing production schedules, expediting deliveries, managing inventory, and cross-department communication to prevent delays. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.