Job Information
Aston Carter Manufacturing Planner in Lebanon, Tennessee
Description
Job Description – Manufacturing Planner II
Our Manufacturing Planning Team enables the continued success of the Single-Use Technology Division (SUD) by efficiently leveraging our ERP- and Advanced Planning Systems to plan and schedule jobs for custom orders and made-to-stock product. They deliver a schedule that is loaded against the capacity targets, while considering material availability and accommodating expedites and customer requests when possible.
A day in the life:
• Utilize MRP/ERP/ASCP systems to develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer demands, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Monitor and reconcile exception messages.
• Manage key item settings in the ERP system to ensure proper functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Materials Planning, Operations, Customer Operations and Support, Logistics) to ensure timely and efficient production and delivery.
• Proactively identify and resolve production-related issues or bottlenecks to minimize disruptions and optimize workflow efficiency.
• Expedite production batches to meet urgent customer requests.
• Analyze and interpret production data using advanced Excel skills; identify trends and make data-driven decisions to optimize production processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, streamline workflows, and increase operational efficiency.
• Support expansion and harmonization projects.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Keys to Success:
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Preference for Certification in APICS CPIM, CSCP, ISM CPSM, Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher)
Experience
• 2+ years of experience in Production/Manufacturing Planning or Supply Chain
• Planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing MRP/ERP and APS (Oracle, ASCP, SAP, JDE, server-based systems)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Proficient in managing and analyzing data in Excel
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing concepts and principles, finite scheduling, product flow, data management, and supply chain planning
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lebanon,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2025.
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.
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.