Actively Hiring! | Production Planner | 9-Month Contract-to-Hire | Cedar Rapids Area| Apply Now!

Job Description

As a Production Planner, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the scheduling and tracking of production activities across multiple departments. This position offers growth opportunities and the potential for promotion within the company.

Responsibilities

Prepare a production schedule for multiple department production operations.Compare actual results to planned outcomes and report variances daily.Track daily production by department.

Essential Skills

Understanding of resource planning, including the ability to determine and plan necessary resources for specific tasks.Ability to provide key operating indicators to operations to ensure tasks are completed on time.Capability to develop contingency plans when problems occur.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

4 years of experience in resource planning.Proficiency in production planning, inventory management, schedule planning, and supply chain management.Strong skills in Microsoft Office.Must be a legal citizen of the USA.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Must be able to speak and understand English.

Work Environment

Work in a small office within a blue-collar environment, providing a dynamic and hands-on work experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 19, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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 for other accommodation options.

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