Production & Materials Planner (JIT / Automotive Manufacturing) – 3rd Shift Contract

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)

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical Production & Materials Planner to join 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:

1. Full-Time Production & Materials Planner

2. 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.

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.

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.

• 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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