Production Planner

Production Planner – Aston Carter

Contract assignment – 12‑week assignment to support day‑to‑day operations while the onsite team familiarizes themselves with SAP. The role involves advanced planning, analysis, and coordination to meet production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

• Production Scheduling:
  Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, resource availability, and production capacity. Ensure alignment with sales forecasts and inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory.
• Inventory Management:
  Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work‑in‑progress, and finished goods. Implement inventory control measures to prevent stockouts and excess inventory, while minimizing costs. Raw material ordering in some “business units” may be required.
• Resource Optimization:
  Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to optimize resource utilization. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and improve overall efficiency.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Utilize statistical methods and forecasting techniques to predict future demand and optimize production plans.
• Communication and Coordination:
  Communicate production schedules, priorities, and updates to stakeholders, including production teams, supervisors, and management. Coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers (if required) to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement process improvements and best practices.
• Quality Assurance:
  Collaborate with operations and quality control teams to ensure that production plans meet the requirements to produce a quality product. Monitor on hold items as needed to resolve in a timely manner.
• Technology Utilization:
  Leverage production planning software, ERP systems, and other tools to automate processes, streamline workflows, and facilitate data analysis.
• Master Data Maintenance:
  Maintain master data as required by team expectations, may include code creation.
• Projects:
  Undertake project assignments, problem‑solving projects, Kaizen events, etc.
• Metrics:
  Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, resource utilization, and inventory management. Analyze performance data to identify trends, deviations, and areas for improvement.

• 3+ years of production planning experience
• Experience utilizing SAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
• Supply chain and inventory management experience

Expert Level

Contract position based out of Greenfield, IN.

Pay range: $50.00 – $55.00 per hour.

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.

• 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)

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.

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, please email astoncarter for other accommodation options.

Final date to receive applications:
Jan 9, 2026.