Production Planning & Scheduling Coordinator

MiTek Industries, Inc.; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

13 holidays

Volunteer time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Caregiver leave

Parental leave

Adoption reimbursement

Bonuses

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Disability insurance

Life insurance

MyFlexPay

Job summary

MiTek Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Planning Assistant to support the production scheduling process, monitor order progress, and maintain accurate ERP records.

This role collaborates with manufacturing, customer service, and logistics to optimize scheduling and inventory control. The position requires a High School/GED and 1–2 years in manufacturing or production control; familiarity with ERP systems and MS Office is expected, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic factory

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Associates related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.
• 1-2 Years of experience in a manufacturing or production control environment required.
• Basic understanding of ERP systems or willingness to learn required.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating and maintaining the production schedule under supervision.
• Monitor sales orders and provide basic lead-time information using the ERP system.
• Support the preparation of production schedules based on existing orders and customer priorities.
• Participate in routine inventory tasks such as cycle counts.
• Communicate order status and basic scheduling details with internal departments (e.g., manufacturing, customer service, logistics).
• Help track inventory levels and incoming materials under guidance from senior staff.
• Enter and review data to ensure order and inventory accuracy.
• Perform basic analysis related to production timing and capacity under direction.

Skills

Production planning

ERP systems

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

High School/GED

Associates related field preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

MiTek Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Planning Assistant to support the production scheduling process, monitor order progress, and maintain accurate ERP records.

This role collaborates with manufacturing, customer service, and logistics to optimize scheduling and inventory control. The position requires a High School/GED and 1–2 years in manufacturing or production control; familiarity with ERP systems and MS Office is expected, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic factory