PRODUCTION LEAD

Junior Production Planner

Location: [Insert Location]

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reports To: Senior Production Planner or Production Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Production Planner to support our production team in organizing manufacturing schedules, coordinating material requirements, and ensuring timely delivery of products. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates with a background in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing who are eager to grow their planning and coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing to ensure material availability.
• Support production workflow by identifying bottlenecks or delays and escalating issues.
• Communicate with internal teams (purchasing, logistics, warehouse, and production) to align on schedule requirements.
• Update and maintain accurate data in ERP or MRP systems.
• Track progress of production orders and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist in reporting production performance and schedule adherence.
• Participate in meetings related to production planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production support role is a plus.
• Basic understanding of production planning or supply chain processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other basic office applications.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems (preferred but not required).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.