Production Planner: Scheduling, Inventory & Efficiency

Stellar; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education support

Local travel opportunities

Job summary

Stellar in Garner, IA, is seeking a Production Control specialist to support planning, inventory, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics to ensure material availability and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of communicating across teams while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; operations knowledge is a plus.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented approach required.
• Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating production schedules and work orders based on demand, inventory, and capacity.
• Monitor production progress and provide updates to the team.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics for materials availability.
• Resolve production issues such as shortages or equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain inventory records and perform periodic audits.
• Analyze production data to identify improvements and efficiency gains.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and bottleneck solutions.
• Generate reports on production activities and KPIs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operations management certification (plus)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Stellar in Garner, IA, is seeking a Production Control specialist to support planning, inventory, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics to ensure material availability and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of communicating across teams while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.