This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
51% STARs in role.
Description
Position Summary: The principal purpose of the Production Planner at Cambrex Charles City, Inc is to schedule the production facility. This needs to be done while smoothing manpower demands and keeping inventory levels to a minimum working level. The Production Planner reports to the Associate Director, Operations. Accountabilities and Responsibilities: The Production Planner duties include but are not limited to the following: • Complete a long term and short-term production schedule based on orders and forecast, considering inventory levels, controlled substance manufacturing quotas and manpower demands. • Maintain and update scheduling program as needed with changes to facility assets, manpower constraints, and process changes. • Use scheduling programs to produce an effective schedule and produce reports for alternative schedules based on equipment / forecast demand. • Create process orders for accurate batch record issuance and for obtaining MRP information from SAP. • Prepare a list of raw materials with receiving dates and quantities for the Buyer to use for placing orders. • Work with area production engineers to determine the timing for bulk inventory and monitor bulk inventory levels by way of electronic readings and charts. • Lead the weekly Production Planning meeting. • Assist with monthly inventory cycle counts and entering all cycle counts into an adjustment spreadsheet. • Lead quarterly excess/obsolete inventories meeting and follow-up with the results of the meeting. • Backup for generating BOM and recipes in SAP. • Other activities relating to assigned departmental mission not specifically detailed in this section.
Skills
Planner, Production planning, Erp
Top Skills Details
Planner,Production planning,Erp
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charles City, IA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/hr.
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)
This is a fully onsite position in Charles City,IA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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® double diamond 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com 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.
Posting ID: JP-006066575
