Production & Materials Planner (JIT / Automotive Manufacturing) - 3rd Shift Contract
Labor Staffing SolutionsProduction & Materials Planner (JIT / Automotive Manufacturing)
Location: Facility-Based (Office & Manufacturing Environment)
Shift Options: 1st Shift & 3rd Shift
Position Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time & 6-10 Month Contract (3rd Shift)
Compensation: $60,000 / year (3rd Shift Contract Role)
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical Production & Materials Planner to join
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our team in a fast-paced Just-In-Time (JIT) automotive manufacturing environment. In this role, you will convert customer demand into efficient press, assembly, shipping, and raw material schedules while ensuring optimal inventory levels and 100% on-time delivery.
We are currently recruiting for two openings:
• Full-Time Production & Materials Planner
• 3rd Shift Materials & Logistics Specialist (6-10 Month Contract) - Focuses on managing material flow, rack ordering, offloads, and scheduling/managing 20-30 outbound/inbound trucks per week (approx. 5/day) between suppliers, stampers, and customers.
Key Responsibilities
Scheduling & Demand Planning
• Ship Scheduling: Ensure accurate customer demand data in the ERP system. Plan and arrange truckloads to guarantee JIT customer delivery and meet target inventory levels.
• Press & Assembly Scheduling: Convert customer demand into daily press and assembly schedules. Distribute schedules across teams and monitor production to prevent downtime or supply shortfalls.
• Raw Material Scheduling: Translate customer demand into raw material requirements and issue releases to suppliers to support production schedules.
• Logistics & Material Flow (3rd Shift Focus): Manage material offloads, schedule rack deliveries, and coordinate truck movement back and forth between raw material suppliers, stampers, and the plant. Oversee 20-30 trucks per week (approx. 5 per day).
Operations & Project Management
• Data & Systems Management: Maintain all computer-based planning files, databases, and ERP/MRP parameters.
• ECN Coordination: Facilitate Engineering Change Notice (ECN) implementation and timing across departments.
• Launch & Special Projects: Represent the materials/planning department on new vehicle launches and special project teams.
• Capacity Management: Review, develop, and manage production capacity planning and present reports, analysis, and illustrations to management as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required Experience & Skills
• Automotive Manufacturing Experience: Direct experience working within an automotive manufacturing facility handling JIT requirements and direct customer communication.
• ERP/MRP Proficiency: Hands-on experience using ERP/MRP systems for production, planning, or materials management.
• Excel Proficiency: Advanced capability in Microsoft Excel for schedule tracking, data analysis, and reporting.
• Customer Interface: Experience communicating directly with automotive OEM/Tier 1 customers regarding demand and shipping schedules.
• Communication & Negotiation: Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated negotiation capabilities.
Education & Experience Work History
• Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent technical training.
• Experience Options:
• 2+ years of experience in Planning; OR
• 3+ years of experience in a Materials department with ERP/MRP systems; OR
• 5+ years of production/materials experience using ERP/MRP systems.
Preferred Training / Certifications
• Ford Training / Ford System experience preferred.
• ERP/MRP System certification or specialized training.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
• Ability to work in both an office and an active manufacturing plant environment.
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, gripping, and climbing throughout the workday.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods (8+ hours).
• Good hand-eye coordination and standard digital literacy (computer keyboard, phone use).
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