About this role
Job Title: Production PlannerJob DescriptionThe Production Planner builds and maintains a reliable production schedule by converting sales forecasts, customer orders, and backlog into detailed work orders. This role sequences jobs to minimize downtime and changeovers, coordinates closely with operations and other departments, and ensures accurate scheduling data within the ERP system. The Production Planner supports material planning, inventory control, and reporting to keep production running efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Overview:
• Job title: Production Planner • Location: Jacksonville, FL (northside) • Shift: 7:00am-5:00pm (Mon-Thurs) + 7:00am-12pm on Friday • Pay: $60,000-$70,000/hear (based on experience) • Manufacturing facility (non-climate controlled) - this position will be within office spaces as well as manufacturing floor. • Build and maintain a detailed and realistic production schedule that supports customer demand and operational capacity. • Convert sales forecasts, customer orders, and backlog into accurate work orders for the manufacturing teams. • Sequence production jobs to minimize downtime, changeovers, and disruptions to the schedule. • Coordinate closely with operations, inventory, purchasing, and other departments to align production plans with material availability and capacity. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date scheduling data in the ERP system, including SAGE 100. Qualifications:
• At least 2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or a related field. • Hands-on experience using ERP or MRP systems in a manufacturing environment. • Proficiency with SAGE 100 ERP or similar ERP platforms for scheduling, inventory, and data entry. • Strong ability to use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products for analysis and reporting. • Practical knowledge of operations and material flow within a manufacturing setting. • Experience in production scheduling and production planning. • Experience with inventory management, inventory tracking, and cycle counts. • Ability to plan and coordinate materials logistics and purchasing activities based on production needs. • Ability to sequence jobs and plan schedules to minimize downtime and changeovers. • Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with operations and other departments. • Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with multiple departments. Why Work Here?This direct hire opportunity offers full benefits, a 401(k) match, and meaningful room for professional growth. The organization emphasizes promoting from within, providing clear paths for advancement and development. You will join a large, established local manufacturer that values long-term careers, internal mobility, and building strong, collaborative teams.*Please respond with an updated resume in order to be considered* Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Jacksonville, FL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Direct hire role with full benefits, 401k match, and lots of room to grow. Want to promote from within and a local large manufacturer Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Jacksonville, FL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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