Production Planner

Position based in Charlotte, NC. This is a Contract to Hire role with anticipated close date of September 4, 2026.

About the role

The Production Planner is responsible for sequencing kits and delegating inventory movements for multiple sites. This role ensures efficient line operations while meeting customer expectations and serves as a key communication link between materials planning, material execution, 3PL, and operations teams. The position significantly influences the success of multiple product lines.

Working hours are 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute the production schedule by releasing and sequencing kits to material handlers for picking.
• Coordinate with 3PL and materials teams to ensure timely delivery of kits.
• Delegate inventory transactions and drive scheduling and picking of kits.
• Record discrepancies, coordinate cycle counts, and communicate expedites.
• Work with the receiving team to coordinate hot inbound deliveries.
• Track turnbacks to standard processes and perform root cause analysis to address systemic issues.
• Ensure production takt is met to achieve planned results.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work with urgency.
• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years of operations experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in SAP MRP systems (or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and kaizen continuous improvements.

Skills

• Production planning
• SAP
• Inventory management
• 3PL coordination
• Lean manufacturing
• Kaizen

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30.00/hour. Individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Occasional overtime as needed

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte, NC.