Job Title: Production PlannerJob Description

We are seeking a Production Planner to create and update production schedules based on customer orders and available capacity. The role involves coordinating with production teams to manage priorities and timelines, receiving incoming materials, verifying accuracy, and maintaining inventory count. The ideal candidate will track the progress of incoming materials and communicate updates between departments while identifying opportunities to improve scheduling, inventory accuracy, and workflow efficiency.

ResponsibilitiesCreate and update production schedules based on customer orders and available capacity.Coordinate with production teams to manage priorities and timelines.Receive incoming materials, verify their accuracy, and maintain inventory count.Track progress of incoming materials and communicate updates between departments.Identify opportunities to improve scheduling, inventory accuracy, and workflow efficiency.Essential SkillsProduction planning experience.Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.Strong organizational and communication skills.Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.Additional Skills & QualificationsDegree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.2-5 years of experience in production planning and scheduling.Experience with lean manufacturing or process improvement methods (preferred).Familiarity with warranty or after-sales coordination (preferred).Work Environment

This role is within a small team environment where there are approximately 5 people on the operations team, contributing to an engineering and small lab environment to build complex communication systems. The position requires onsite work full-time, although flexible hours are available to start or finish work. Employees enjoy paid holidays, including a company-wide shutdown during the last week of the year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.66 - $38.47/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2026.

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