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Production Planner Location Onsite - Skokie IL Temp to Perm Hourly pay 35hr-45hr+ DOE Must work without the need for sponsorship Position Overview The Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring production activities within designated manufacturing cells. This role ensures efficient operations, optimal cycle times, adherence to quality standards, and on-time delivery. The position also focuses on maximizing resource utilization and supporting overall company objectives. (Oracle experience required) In collaboration with the Scheduling team, this role reviews and distributes work orders, production schedules, and shipment timelines to ensure alignment across operations. Key Responsibilities + Develop and manage production schedules for assigned areas based on work order requirements, priorities, and resource availability (labor, materials, machinery, and equipment) + Create detailed and realistic schedules in coordination with Master Schedulers + Communicate and distribute production schedules and work orders to appropriate teams + Adjust and revise schedules as needed to meet changing production demands and priorities + Evaluate production requirements and capacity to ensure proper staffing and resource allocation + Monitor and manage work-in-process (WIP) and job kit areas to maintain workflow efficiency + Track production progress and ensure timely completion of jobs + Prepare and submit status reports, including production progress, WIP, and raw material inventory + Analyze data to support decision-making related to material supply and finished goods demand + Identify schedule variances and implement corrective actions to align with production plans and forecasts + Collaborate with production teams to identify and implement process improvements + Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety standards + Support manufacturing operations in delivering high-quality products on time Qualifications & Requirements + Associate degree or equivalent work experience + Minimum of 1 year experience using MRP/ERP systems + 2+ years of production planning or scheduling experience preferred 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. Why Kelly u00ae Engineering? Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the worldu2019s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, weu2019re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, weu2019re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, itu2019s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. Itu2019s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. Itu2019s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your lifeu2014just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. 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