Production Planner

3 weeks ago


Columbia, South Carolina, United States tapwage Full time

Job Title:
Production Planner

Job Description

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials according to production schedules.

Responsibilities include generating, reviewing, and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules, determining progress of work and completion dates, pricing and estimating costs for proposal efforts, and earned value inputs for all assigned programs.

Compile reports on progress of work, forecasting, and maintaining required inventory levels, costs, and devising solutions to production problems. Additionally, devise solutions for variances to the production schedule and present to management. Demonstrate proficiency in all planning functions and assist the Planning Supervisor in training and coaching on best practices.

Forecast resource volume and timing to meet customer orders, prepare and present implementation plans to management that minimize risks and costs, and set up review points to monitor job progress.

Hard Skills

  • Production scheduling
  • Cost estimation
  • Inventory management
  • Report generation
  • Forecasting
Soft Skills

  • Problemsolving
  • Communication
  • Training and coaching
  • Time management
Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Columbia, Maryland.

Work Environment

Engineering environment with small production capabilities located in Columbia, MD. The role is primarily office-based in a professional engineering setting.

Full-time onsite work is required with the potential for a hybrid schedule in the future based on performance, although no guaranteed timeline exists for this transition.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, 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 selfreflection
  • 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 []) for other accommodation options.

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