Production Planner Job Listing at Kelly Services in Addison, IL (Job ID US3586440_BH9907643)

Description

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Production Planner for a contract role with a growing, fast-paced manufacturer of engineered-to-order power distribution equipment in Addison, IL. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.

Overview
Our client is a leading provider of custom electrical solutions that support a range of commercial and industrial applications. Their advanced fabrication capabilities, customer-centric approach, and commitment to on-time delivery have earned them a strong reputation in the electrical distribution industry.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to support operations during a period of increased demand. This role will focus on optimizing production schedules, improving inventory management, and ensuring on-time delivery by coordinating across procurement, engineering, and shop floor teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and adjust daily/weekly production schedules based on customer orders, material availability, and capacity constraints
• Coordinate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources
• Monitor work orders and production progress; identify delays or bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
• Make corrections to work order BOMs and manage work order statuses
• Support inventory control activities, including cycle counts and demand forecasting
• Troubleshoot fulfillment and work order-related issues
• Provide feedback on ERP item master data for accuracy
• Generate and maintain planning reports, KPIs, and other operational metrics
• Support the transition to more standardized and digital planning processes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production planning or materials scheduling within a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and planning tools; ERP software experience (e.g., Oracle, Epicor, SAP)
• Familiarity with BOMs, routings, lead times, and inventory control best practices
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP
• Background in electrical distribution equipment manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments

Contract Details

• Full-time, on-site role in Addison, IL
• Contract duration: Approximately 6–12 months
• This opportunity includes full benefits for the duration of the contract

 

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® 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 world's 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, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's 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 life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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