Production Planner
Job Description
Keep Production Moving - Drive Results - Make an Impact as a Production Planner
Location: Charlotte, NC | Schedule: Monday–Friday 12PM–9PM; OT as needed | Payrate: $30/hour
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the HVAC manufacturing industry to find a driven Production Planner for its fast-paced Chiller Production facility.
This is more than a scheduling role—you’ll be a critical link connecting materials planning, material execution, 3PL partners, and operations. Your ability to sequence kits, coordinate inventory movement, and resolve issues quickly will directly impact production efficiency, customer expectations, and the success of multiple product lines.
What You’ll Do
As a Production Planner, you’ll help ensure the right materials reach the right place at the right time. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Execute the production schedule by releasing and sequencing kits for material handlers to pick.
Coordinate with 3PL partners and Materials teams to ensure timely kit delivery.
Delegate inventory transactions and inventory movements across multiple sites.
Drive the scheduling and picking of production kits.
Record material discrepancies, coordinate cycle counts, and communicate material expedites.
Partner with the Receiving team to coordinate urgent or “hot” inbound deliveries.
Track turnbacks to standard processes and conduct root-cause analysis to identify and resolve systemic issues.
Monitor production flow and help ensure takt time is achieved to meet planned results.
Communicate effectively across teams to quickly identify obstacles and keep production moving.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
1+ year of operations experience.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work with urgency.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with SAP MRP systems or similar materials/production planning software.
Experience in a manufacturing or materials environment.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen/continuous improvement.
Experience coordinating materials, inventory, production schedules, or 3PL activities.
Ready to Keep Production Moving?
If you’re an organized, analytical, action-oriented professional ready to take your production planning skills to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Apply today for the Production Planner position in Charlotte, NC, and become a key part of the team driving manufacturing performance forward.
Pay Details: $30.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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