Production Planning Specialist 1628hr

Snelling Staffing Lexington; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Snelling Staffing Lexington is seeking an experienced Production Planning Specialist for a temporary 3-month assignment. The role focuses on developing and managing production schedules to meet on-time delivery, optimize inventory, and maximize capacity.

You will collaborate with production, materials, and logistics to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in production planning, ERP/MRP and Excel proficiency, and bilingual Japanese and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing).
• 5+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bilingual Japanese and English required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term, monthly, weekly, and daily production plans.
• Create and adjust production schedules based on demand and inventory.
• Monitor production progress and resolve scheduling or capacity issues.
• Coordinate with production, materials, and logistics to meet delivery goals.
• Identify planning risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP

Excel

Analytical ability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Production Planning Specialist (Temporary – 3 Month Assignment) – $16‑$28/hr

Schedule

• 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM OR
• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Monday–Friday

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to develop and manage production schedules that support on-time customer delivery, efficient inventory levels, and optimal production capacity. This role works closely with production, materials, and other departments to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term, monthly, weekly, and daily production plans.
• Create and adjust production schedules based on customer demand and inventory.
• Monitor production progress and resolve scheduling or capacity issues.
• Coordinate with production, materials, and logistics teams to meet delivery goals.
• Identify planning risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bilingual Japanese and English required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Work Environment

• Office setting with regular interaction on the production floor.
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Assignment Details

• Temporary 3-month assignment
• Day Shift: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Full-time, Monday–Friday

If you're an organized planner who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, apply today.