Job Information
Aerotek Production Planner in Walker, Louisiana
Job Title: Production Planner
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Planner to join our team. The role involves production scheduling, material planning, and capacity planning by balancing workloads across production lines and shifts. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment availability, part availability, labor capacity, and lead times are effectively managed. Additionally, you will be tasked with documentation, reporting, and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure efficient workflow.
Plan and coordinate materials to meet production demands.
Balance workloads across production lines and shifts considering factors such as equipment availability, part availability, labor capacity, and lead times.
Document and report production activities and track KPIs.
Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth production processes.
Essential Skills
Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in using production planning software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, or related field.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
APICS certification preferred but not required.
Experience with inventory control and purchasing.
Why Work Here?
We are expanding our location and investing in long-term growth initiatives. This new position is part of our commitment to growth and development. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid holidays/vacation days.
Work Environment
The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Fridays typically involve office or project action items with no production. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, providing opportunities for professional growth.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Walker, Louisiana.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00
401k, health, vision, dental, paid holidays and vacation. Other benefits info can be provided by human resources.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Walker,LA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 2, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.