Production Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Production Planner

Location : State College, PA  (onsite 5x a week)

Duration :  12 Month Contract to Hire

Rate : 35 / hr to 38 / hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of

employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in

the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this

role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the

applicable law of the worksite location.

Must Haves :

• 3-5 years of previous Planning and / or New Product Introduction experience
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Experience in an electronics production manufacturing environment either as a production planner, master scheduler, demand planner, and / or supply planner.
• Experience overseeing operational measures including but not limited to efficiency, floor inventory accuracy, release on time and on time delivery. Reports variances and action plans to address.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, highly proficient in Excel (e.g., Excel formulas, V-lookups, pivot tables) and has skill in preparing tables, graphs, and charts.

Plusses :

Day to Day :    A client in the defense industry is looking for an Production Planner to join their team. This person will be responsible for coordinating the plan of production for a manufacturing related program.