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Posted August 18, 2026

Production Planner

Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Itasca, IL, US Full Time
65000USD - 72000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description

Production Planner


Keep Projects Moving From Plan to Production

Growing manufacturer of engineered material handling and conveyor systems is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production schedules, resources, and project timelines. This is a great opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving scheduling challenges and working across departments to keep projects on track.


What You'll Do

  • Create and maintain production schedules using Microsoft Project
  • Develop and manage Gantt charts
  • Coordinate timelines for conveyor and material handling projects
  • Work with engineering, production, purchasing, project management, and vendors
  • Monitor milestones and identify potential delays or scheduling conflicts
  • Support production capacity and resource planning
  • Coordinate shipment timing to meet customer deadlines
  • Communicate schedule updates across departments


What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred
  • 1+ year of relevant experience
  • Microsoft Project experience required
  • Strong Gantt chart and scheduling skills
  • Manufacturing, production planning, or project coordination experience preferred
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • See your projects come to life on the production floor
  • High-visibility, cross-functional role
  • Opportunity for career growth
  • Collaborative manufacturing environment


Apply today to learn more about this opportunity!

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