Production Planner

Production Planner - Contract-to-Hire

Location : Minneapolis, MN

Pay : $28-$30 / hour

Schedule : Monday-Friday, onsite preferred; hybrid option (1-2 remote days / week) available after 4-6 weeks of training

Duration : 3-6 months contract with potential for full-time hire

Position Summary

A Beacon Hill client in Minneapolis is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to support manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for planning and tracking the production of components and kit assemblies using ERP / MRP systems to meet customer demand efficiently. Experience working with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics AX is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product lines of limited complexity with oversight from management.
• Plan manufacturing schedules based on Master Production Schedule, balancing customer needs and inventory levels.
• Monitor and manage production orders using internal software systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Maintain forecasts and safety stock levels using historical sales data.
• Track and manage open, past due, and planned production orders.
• Communicate production expectations with manufacturing, quality, and customer care teams.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including customer backorders.
• Identify and salvage usable components from expired items.
• Support the launch of new kits and products.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Adhere to company safety and operational policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and / or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents : Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile :

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties / disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com

Benefits Information :

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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