Job Description
Job DescriptionTemp to Hire40.00/hour
Job Purpose: The Production Planning Assistant Supports day-to-day production planning and scheduling activities under established planning rules and priorities. Hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for production order creation, paperwork generation, and data accuracy
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Create, update, and maintain production orders in the ERP system. • Create production orders for released sales orders in the ERP system based on established planning rules and priorities. • Close completed production orders for finished units and parts in the ERP system in accordance with established procedures. • Generate, review, and print standard production paperwork (travelers, drawings, and work orders) to support shop floor execution. • Assist with maintaining production schedules under guidance and established priorities. • Monitor material availability and identify potential shortages or issues for escalation. • Track production order status and update dates, quantities, and order statuses as needed. • Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, and Inventory to support on-time execution. • Ensure production paperwork is accurate, complete, and released on time to the shop floor. • Support inventory accuracy through proper production order setup and maintenance. • Assist with implementing engineering changes, drawing revisions, and updates as directed. • Use Excel and Power BI to support basic reporting, tracking, and operational visibility. • Maintain accurate planning data, reports, and documentation. • Follow established planning SOPs, data control processes, and ERP best practices.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and identify trends or issues. • Attention to detail • Excellent communication abilities • Proficiency in relevant software tools • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (filters, formulas, basic data analysis).
Preferred Experience: • Familiarity with lean manufacturing and processes • Experience with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Business Central, F&O, and Dynamics 365 • Expert in Excel and Power BI reporting
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