Production Planning Supervisor

Job Title: Production Planning Supervisor

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Production Planning Supervisor to lead the development and execution of production plans and schedules in a global manufacturing environment. This role ensures efficient utilization of labor, materials, and equipment while meeting customer demand and delivery commitments. The position involves overseeing short-term production scheduling (S&OE) and supporting longer-term planning inputs (S&OP) to align demand, capacity, and supply. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement and collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Quality, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the short-term production scheduling process, ensuring alignment with customer demand and delivery commitments.
• Develop and maintain executable production schedules, adjusting as necessary for capacity, labor, or material constraints.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure high schedule adherence, first-pass yield, and on-time completion of production orders.
• Support the S&OP process by providing short-term execution insights and capacity constraints.
• Translate demand forecasts into actionable production plans and capacity requirements.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, Quality, Warehouse, and Manufacturing teams to align on production priorities.
• Partner with sourcing and inventory teams to ensure timely availability of materials and balance production schedules with inventory targets.
• Maintain planning data within ERP systems and provide regular reporting and analysis on production and planning performance.
• Drive lean manufacturing and process optimization initiatives, ensuring compliance with cGMP, safety, and company policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop production planners and scheduling personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Essential Skills

• 5–8 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred.
• Strong expertise in production scheduling, capacity planning, and demand alignment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, specifically Sage.
• Strong Excel capabilities, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to make sound, logical decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• APICS certification as CPIM or CSCP preferred.
• Experience in contract manufacturing or cGMP-regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Experience in a batch manufacturing environment preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite from Monday to Friday, with a start time between 7:30am and 8:00am, working a full 8-hour day. The environment is a fast-paced manufacturing setting that supports innovation, quality, and compliance. Employees contribute to a global company while impacting local operations, with opportunities for career growth in various functions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $72.12/hr.

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.

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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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® Platinum Award 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.