• Production Planner

    Aerotek (Toppenish, WA)


    Job Title: Production Planner

    Job Description

    The Production Planner is responsible for scheduling all machines to ensure on-time deliveries for customers while maintaining the highest rate of production efficiency possible. This role involves providing clear definitions of production demand to Plant leadership for staffing purposes.

    Responsibilities

    + Collaborate closely with Operations to understand the production workflow and machine capabilities.

    + Participate in the development of detailed, achievable production schedules and measure and report performance against these schedules.

    + Work closely with Sales & Service, Operations, and Vendors to meet customer demand and support sales goals, inventory control, and capacity forecasting.

    + Plan production routing and create production jobs based on customer demand requirements.

    + Coordinate the acquisition and delivery of materials and components as required to support the production floor.

    + Provide accurate promise dates to Service & Sales, track production progress, and proactively communicate to affected internal customers when issues occur.

    + Identify root causes of scheduling problems and implement corrective actions.

    + Participate in regular standard rate reviews and update standards as necessary.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Expertise in Production Planning & Scheduling to optimize efficiency.

    + Proficiency in ERP/MRP Systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.

    + Ability to analyze production data, track KPIs, and generate performance reports.

    + Strong understanding of inventory control principles and capacity forecasting.

    + Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Vendors.

    + Proven problem-solving skills to identify and correct scheduling issues.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills for proactive updates and coordination.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Troubleshooting

    + Millwright

    + Leadership

    + Process improvement

    + Supervision

    + Maintenance Scheduling & Coordination

    + Preventive Maintenance

    + Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting

    + Maintenance Technician

    + Maintenance Management

    + Maintenance Supervision

    + Hydraulics

    + Inventory Management

    + Procurement

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This full-time on-site position is located in Toppenish, WA, offering a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 7 paid holidays after 90 days of service, and generous PTO accruals from day one.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is a manufacturing setting focused on food packaging, emphasizing quality and sanitary conditions.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Toppenish, WA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60320.00 - $75000.00/yr.

     

    Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 7 paid holidays (after 90 days of service), and generous PTO accruals from day one

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Toppenish,WA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 7, 2026.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.