Production Planner Job Listing at Kelly Services in Flower Mound, TX (Job ID US3589287_BH9916303)

Description

Production Planner
Location: Flower Mound, TX
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Rate: $26.00 per hour

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner to develop and implement efficient production schedules that align with our operational goals. This role is responsible for maximizing the use of resources while meeting production specifications, quality standards, and volume targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement production schedules to optimize resources, minimize costs, and reduce waste.
• Use engineering drawings, contracts, and production specifications to create accurate planning and scheduling documents.
• Estimate manpower, equipment, and tools needed for each production cycle.
• Monitor and analyze production activities to ensure timely material flow and workflow continuity.
• Adjust production plans in response to backlogs, design changes, or labor and material shortages.
• Issue and manage work orders and purchase requests according to production timelines.
• Evaluate plant capacity and production data to determine optimal manufacturing processes.
• Calculate machine and labor loads to balance workflow and ensure efficient production.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read engineering plans and technical specifications.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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