Job Information
Aston Carter Planner in Wichita, Kansas
Job Title: Planner
Job Description
Organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, implement, and maintain various manufacturing plans, Bills of Materials, and work instructions to define and document as-built configuration
Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
Determine manpower, equipment, and raw materials needed to cover production demand
Assign workers and other staff to particular production operations
Monitor jobs to ensure they finish on time and within budget
Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
Keep paperwork organized
Collaborate with quality control, warehouse, and other staff
Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned
Hard Skills
2 years of experience
Excellent knowledge of planning and quality control principles
Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning)
Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
Proficient in blueprint/technical specification reading
Soft Skills
Organized
Results-driven
Great problem-solving skills
Advanced communication skills
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Wichita, Kansas.
Work Environment
Onsite in office setting next to machine shop area
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.