Production Planning Assistant

STS Technical Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Production Planning Assistant to support documentation and production flow across multiple facilities.

The role focuses on compiling packets, processing ECNs, and coordinating with internal teams in a fast-paced environment driven by schedules and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or manufacturing support role.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings or willingness to learn quickly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Service-oriented approach to supporting internal production teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and compile production paperwork packets for multiple departments
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with department requirements
• Distribute production packets across multiple facilities and coordinate delivery
• Review and process Engineering Change Notices, ensuring updates are applied correctly
• Replace drawings and documents in active production packets based on ECNs
• Prioritize workload based on production schedules and deadlines
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all locations have the documentation needed to maintain production flow
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation processes and operational efficiency

Skills

Admin support

Technical drawings

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Adobe

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

STS Technical Services is hiring a Production Planning Assistant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Create and compile production paperwork packets for multiple departments
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with department requirements
• Distribute production packets across multiple facilities and coordinate delivery
• Review and process Engineering Change Notices, ensuring updates are applied correctly
• Replace drawings and documents in active production packets based on ECNs
• Prioritize workload based on production schedules and deadlines
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all locations have the documentation needed to maintain production flow
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation processes and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or manufacturing support role required
• Ability to interpret technical drawings or willingness to learn quickly
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Service-oriented approach to supporting internal production teams

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with Engineering Change Notices
• Experience managing production documentation and engineering drawings
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Proficiency with Excel, Adobe, SharePoint, or Smartsheet

Work Environment

• Office-based role supporting production and manufacturing teams
• Fast-paced environment driven by production schedules and deadlines
• Frequent coordination with cross-functional teams and multiple facilities

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading organizations across manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. We connect skilled professionals with roles that demand accuracy, organization, and real operational impact.

If you are ready to support production at a level where details matter and execution drives results, apply today.

STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.