Job Description
Type: Contract
Job Title: Production Planner
Location: Keene, NH
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Keene, NH
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: 7:00AM to 3:30PM (M-F)
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Description
The Production Planner plays a key role in ensuring production documentation is accurate, complete, and accessible, and that job tracking and inventory systems are kept current to support efficient manufacturing processes. The purpose of this position is to provide coordination and administrative support to the production control function.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Print, organize, and validate document packages to ensure all necessary production information is available and accessible
- Perform data validation including verifying job start dates and reference information to maintain accuracy
- Deliver and organize jobs in the kitting room, ensuring all tasks are properly allocated and ready for implementation
- Enter and update the status of each job in the system, keeping the team informed of progress and completion
- Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock, and recording their locations
- Locate and verify materials listed on production orders
- Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed
- Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team
- Understanding of health and safety regulations and willingness to follow procedures
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally
- Comfortable working in an environment with alcohol and acetone used for cleaning
Required Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
- Previous production planning experience preferred (even one year is acceptable)
- Office administration experience will be considered, but prior planning experience is strongly preferred