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Job Title: Production Planner - Manufacturing

Type: Contract To Hire

We are assisting our manufacturing client in hiring a Planner.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in production planning and scheduling, preferably in a manufacturing or packaging environment.

• Exposure to Purchasing, Subcontract Management, Warehousing, and Logistics.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP S/4 HANA knowledge is a plus).

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

• Reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong document control skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing production peaks and coordinating with multiple departments.

• Familiarity with quality, safety, and environmental standards in a manufacturing setting.

• Prior experience in scheduling production phases and implementing pilot batches.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan and manage production schedules, prioritizing order preparation based on business needs.

• Walk production lines to gather updates and interface with shop personnel.

• Host and lead production meetings to review status, priorities, and bottlenecks.

• Maintain accurate production schedules and provide timely order information to internal and external customers.

• Enter and confirm new orders in the ERP system, ensuring all internal customer forecasts are properly recorded.

• Expedite orders with vendors, communicate priorities, and confirm component completion dates.

• Collaborate with department leaders and purchasing to manage production peaks and adjust schedules as needed.

• Manage and update dates related to finished products and communicate changes effectively with customers.

• Facilitate phase-in/phase-out of finished products and implement pilot batches as required.

• Prepare end-of-month, BRM, and CRM reports with Operations Manager approval.

• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance of new developments and existing products, following safety policies and sustainability practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.