ACARA Jobs
Production Planner
Apply- ID: 548483
- Posted: 3/10/2025
- Location: Sauk Rapids, MN
- Category: LI - Manufacturing
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placeme
Description
Acara Solutions is seeking a Production Planner to work with our client in Sauk Rapids, MN.
Pay Rate: $32.74 - $44.23 (Depending on experience)
Duration: Direct Hire
Shift: 7am- 3pm (Monday-Friday)
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage daily production planning and scheduling activities. Plan manufactured parts utilizing the best ordering approach (MRP, Kanban, etc.)
- Perform supply and demand analysis and incorporate it into the forecast; keep management informed of capacity constraints and/or any concerns related to meeting our customer expectations
- Manage inventory builds and provide ship dates and comments to the customer service department during contract reviews
- Participate in all physical inventories
- Work closely with operations to develop reliable, state-of-the-art production schedule reports for production control/planning purposes, and management review
- Develop and maintain accurate daily WIP status reporting and coordinate action w/manufacturing supervisors
- Maintain reporting tools to be able to perform analysis, follow-up on all manufacturing variance on production builds
- Partner with production supervisors to provide work direction and prioritize schedules on the shop floor
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- 3+ years Planning/Scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
- BA or BS degree (preferably in Business Administration or related)
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably Epicor or Oracle)
- Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Exchange)
- Must understand basic machine shop math and BOM structure
- successful track record creating and maintaining manufacturing and inventory processes and systems with a fast-growing company
- APICS certification preferred
- Knowledge of supply chain and Lean Manufacturing concepts
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Contact Lanee' Davis at (949) 600-0313 or via email at davisl@acarasolutions.com
Or explore more career opportunities at www.acarasolutions.com
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.