Production Planner Assistant

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Located in Hanover Park, IL

Salary: $25

Location · Hanover Park, IL
Pay · $25 per hour
Schedule · First shift, Monday through Friday

Seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner Assistant to support daily production scheduling, inventory tracking, and material planning. This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys working with data, staying organized, and coordinating with teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you’ll do

• Assist with creating and updating daily production schedules.

• Monitor inventory levels and material availability.

• Maintain accurate production records and reports.

• Use Excel to identify material shortages and scheduling issues.

• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to keep schedules on track.

• Track key performance indicators and support process improvements.

What you’ll need

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and formulas.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred experience

• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or supply chain.

• Experience using an ERP system.

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