Production Planner
Aston Carter
Milwaukee, WI
Manufacturing / Production, Business Management / Project / Planning
Job Title: Production PlannerJob Description
As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for managing all planning functions and activities to support the product line through the manufacturing cycle. This includes scheduling sales orders to shipment of products, ensuring smooth shop floor movement, and maintaining an efficient demand and supply chain. You will ensure inventory levels align with market forecasts and oversee operations to deliver high-quality products to customers on time. Additionally, you will set up and manage product line SIOP meetings, review and maintain planning parameters, and work to improve planning techniques to optimize inventory levels and cash flow.
Responsibilities
You will work collaboratively with two other planners and engage directly with shop employees on the floor. The role offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for growth and strong tenure within the company.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for managing all planning functions and activities to support the product line through the manufacturing cycle. This includes scheduling sales orders to shipment of products, ensuring smooth shop floor movement, and maintaining an efficient demand and supply chain. You will ensure inventory levels align with market forecasts and oversee operations to deliver high-quality products to customers on time. Additionally, you will set up and manage product line SIOP meetings, review and maintain planning parameters, and work to improve planning techniques to optimize inventory levels and cash flow.
Responsibilities
- Manage all planning functions and activities throughout the manufacturing cycle.
- Create and maintain efficient demand and supply chains.
- Align inventory levels with market forecasts.
- Ensure smooth and cost-efficient operational flow.
- Deliver high-quality products to customers on time.
- Set up and manage SIOP meetings.
- Review and maintain planning parameters, including forecasting and demand planning.
- Develop and improve planning techniques and processes.
- Work with the Value Stream to provide order status and recovery plans.
- Facilitate communication between planning, purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, customer service, and sales teams.
- Experience in production planning, scheduling, and supply chain management in a manufacturing setting.
- Proficiency in ERP and JDE systems.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt on the job.
- Experience in purchasing, inventory management, production control, and material planning.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
- 1-3 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Planning and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
- Working knowledge of MRP systems.
- Experience with demand analytics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Continuous improvement and Root Cause Analysis mindset.
You will work collaboratively with two other planners and engage directly with shop employees on the floor. The role offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for growth and strong tenure within the company.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
About the company
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Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Learn more at astoncarter.com.