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Production Planner / Scheduler
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Number: 60457478
Pay Rate: $29.32 / hour
Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Production Planner / Scheduler for a 9 to 12 month assignment with a manufacturing facility in Norwalk, OH.
This position will support production planning and scheduling activities to help ensure customer demand, inventory goals and plant capacity are aligned. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with production scheduling, material planning, inventory control or supply chain operations.
Responsibilities include:
About Cardinal StaffingAt Cardinal Staffing, a Surestaff Company, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:
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This position will support production planning and scheduling activities to help ensure customer demand, inventory goals and plant capacity are aligned. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with production scheduling, material planning, inventory control or supply chain operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Creating, updating and communicating daily production schedules
- Issuing, modifying and closing production orders
- Supporting monthly production planning based on plant capacity and customer forecasts
- Monitoring inventory levels and assisting with inventory targets
- Identifying material shortages, scheduling concerns and potential production constraints
- Working closely with production, customer service, finance and management teams
- Supporting customer portals and addressing shortages, receiving discrepancies and other customer requirements
- Assisting with freight, container management and related documentation
- Updating daily KPIs and production information
- Supporting physical inventory activities
- Ensuring new parts and production information are accurately entered into SAP and applicable customer systems
- Previous production planning, production scheduling, materials planning or supply chain experience
- Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- 1 to 2 years of related supply chain experience preferred
- Experience with SAP or another ERP system
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Experience with EDI or customer portals is helpful
- Strong communication, organization and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage changing priorities and work with multiple departments
- Bachelor’s degree in materials, logistics, manufacturing or a related field is preferred but not required
- Full time
- Monday through Friday
- $61,000 annually
- This is a temporary 9 to 12 month assignment.
About Cardinal StaffingAt Cardinal Staffing, a Surestaff Company, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:
- Access to a wide range of job opportunities
- Competitive pay
- Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
- Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
- Electronic weekly pay
- Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support
AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision‑making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation. Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Cardinal Staffing is the place for you. Let’s get started today!
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