Production Planning Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Production Planning Admin

Location : West Columbia, SC

Hire Type : Contract to Hire

Shift : 7 : 30 AM – 4 : 00 PM

Pay : $20.50 / hour

Benefits : Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, and more!

The Production Planning Administrator serves as a critical liaison between Operations, Inventory, and Production Planning teams. This role ensures seamless communication, accurate material flow, and efficient production scheduling. Acting as the “eyes and ears” on the production floor, the Administrator monitors real-time activity, resolves material discrepancies, investigates root causes, and drives corrective actions. This position is ideal for someone inquisitive, analytical, and eager to grow into a future Planner role.

Job Duties :

Act as the POC for Leads, Operations, Stock Room, and Receiving, maintaining a visible presence on the production floor.

Monitor and ensure continuous coverage of primary and secondary lines, identifying and resolving material or workflow disruptions.

Release, print, and post work orders.

Manage WIP (Work-In-Progress) flow and partner with various levels of staff to maintain steady operations.

Coordinate with the Stockroom to ensure timely delivery of received, inspected, and high-priority materials to the floor.

Respond to inquiries from the floor and stockroom regarding part availability, ETA, and quantities.

Own and report on the Inventory Section during MDI Board reviews, tracking daily inventory performance, trends, and root causes of variances.

Validate finished goods accuracy, in-process unit status, and WIP / floor stock counts; escalate discrepancies as needed.

Investigate and resolve material movement issues, cycle count queues, and engineering change impacts on production.

Qualifications :

Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning, materials coordination, or manufacturing operations preferred.

ERP system experience required (Bond5, SAP, or similar systems).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; inquisitive nature with a focus on root cause investigation.

Technologically and mathematically inclined; proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Ability to work cross-functionally with production, inventory, and engineering teams.

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Education in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred but not required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.