Production Planner Assistant

Job Title: Production Planner AssistantJob DescriptionThe Production Planner Assistant manages the flow of jobs on the production floor and supports the timely and efficient execution of production plans. This role updates reports using the MRP system, tracks shipments and work in process, and provides clear status updates to internal stakeholders. The position works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that shop orders are fully planned, released on time, and aligned with overall build strategies and customer delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Production/Manufacturing, Planning, Purchasing, Program Management, and Engineering to align build strategies and ensure effective tactical execution.
• Resolve problems or conflicts that may prevent the organization from achieving customer-requested delivery dates.
• Ensure all aspects of shop orders are fully planned and that orders are released to the production floor on time.
• Support shop floor planning and execution by coordinating priorities and schedules with production teams.
• Support the Planner with sizing and scheduling new orders in alignment with capacity and resource constraints.
• Review scheduling and rescheduling requests for existing orders, as assigned by the Planner, by analyzing bills of materials and production requirements to determine the organizations ability to meet requested delivery dates.
• Maintain capacity resources in the shop floor control system to support accurate demand planning and scheduling.
• Work closely with Human Resources and the Master Scheduler to update systems weekly to reflect actual manned equipment capacity.
• Assist Planning and other stakeholders in keeping shop order start and due dates synchronized for optimal planning and order execution.
• Work with Production Supervisors and support the Production Manager with managing priorities, capacity, and resource allocation.
• Maintain the shop floor tracking system for shop orders and kit management to ensure accurate visibility of work in process.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure a steady and timely flow of kits to the shop floor.
• Proactively monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) established by Manufacturing Management, track daily performance, and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production planning and shop floor execution.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a production environment involving material planning, production planning, and/or master scheduling, including analysis within an MRP-based system.
• Proficiency with an MRP-based system, including accurate data entry, interpreting data, and understanding basic operations and interdependencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other related business tools.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Production, Planning, Purchasing, Program Management, Engineering, and other internal teams.
• Ability to analyze bills of materials and production requirements to assess feasibility of requested delivery dates.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in planning and scheduling activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean practices.
• Experience with logistics, schedule planning, and production scheduling.
• Familiarity with shop floor control systems and capacity planning concepts.
• Comfort working with key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work EnvironmentThis is a full-time, on-site role in a production environment with standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (final schedule will be confirmed with the hiring manager). The position involves frequent interaction with production, planning, purchasing, program management, engineering, human resources, and supply chain teams. Work is performed in a manufacturing and office setting using MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and related business tools. The environment emphasizes collaboration, accurate data management, and consistent monitoring of performance metrics to support efficient production and on-time delivery. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richardson, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richardson, TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Richardson,TX.

About Aston Carter

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. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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