• Production Planner

    Aston Carter (Milwaukee, WI)


    Job Title: Production PlannerJob Description

     

    As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for all planning functions and activities to support the product line through the manufacturing cycle. This includes scheduling sales orders, managing shop floor movements, and ensuring timely shipment of products. You will create and maintain an efficient demand and supply chain, ensuring inventory levels align with market forecasts. Your role is crucial in ensuring a smooth and cost-efficient flow of operations, delivering high-quality products to our customers on time.

    Responsibilities

    + Set up and manage product line SIOP meetings, reviewing and maintaining planning parameters including forecasting, demand and capacity planning, and inventory.

    + Develop and improve planning techniques and processes to minimize inventory levels, improve cash flow, and maximize efficiencies.

    + Work with the Value Stream to provide order status, order details, and any recovery plans required to support customer needs.

    + Liaise between planning, purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, customer service, and sales teams regarding production schedules.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in production planning, production scheduling, and supply chain management in a manufacturing setting.

    + Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly JDE.

    + Ability to quickly adapt and learn on the job.

    + Knowledge of inventory management, production control, and material planning.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a 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 and 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.

    Work Environment

    You will be working alongside two other planners and will be required to collaborate closely with shop employees on the floor. The role offers a dynamic and interactive work environment within a growing company. It is a contract position with the potential for full-time hire, providing opportunities for growth and long-term tenure.

     

    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 Jan 30, 2026.

    About Aston Carter:

    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] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.