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Production Planning Administrator

West Columbia, SC 29170

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Administrative Job Number: 51433399 Compensation: $20.50 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: Production Planning Admin
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay: $20.50/hour 
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, and more! 

The Production Planning Administrator serves as a critical liaison between Operations, Inventory, and Production Planning teams. This role ensures seamless communication, accurate material flow, and efficient production scheduling. Acting as the “eyes and ears” on the production floor, the Administrator monitors real-time activity, resolves material discrepancies, investigates root causes, and drives corrective actions. This position is ideal for someone inquisitive, analytical, and eager to grow into a future Planner role.

Job Duties:
  • Act as the POC for Leads, Operations, Stock Room, and Receiving, maintaining a visible presence on the production floor.
  • Monitor and ensure continuous coverage of primary and secondary lines, identifying and resolving material or workflow disruptions.
  • Release, print, and post work orders. 
  • Manage WIP (Work-In-Progress) flow and partner with various levels of staff to maintain steady operations.
  • Coordinate with the Stockroom to ensure timely delivery of received, inspected, and high-priority materials to the floor.
  • Respond to inquiries from the floor and stockroom regarding part availability, ETA, and quantities.
  • Own and report on the Inventory Section during MDI Board reviews, tracking daily inventory performance, trends, and root causes of variances.
  • Validate finished goods accuracy, in-process unit status, and WIP/floor stock counts; escalate discrepancies as needed.
  • Investigate and resolve material movement issues, cycle count queues, and engineering change impacts on production.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning, materials coordination, or manufacturing operations preferred.
  • ERP system experience required (Bond5, SAP, or similar systems).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; inquisitive nature with a focus on root cause investigation.
  • Technologically and mathematically inclined; proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with production, inventory, and engineering teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Education in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred but not required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Lauren Rexford
Technical Recruiter

I am a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, where I support Flex-related positions across a wide range of skill sets, including HR, technicians, engineers, and more. I have been recruiting for nearly three years and joined Sterling in October 2025, and I am loving every minute of it.

I have a passion for recruiting because I love being part of the people industry. I enjoy building relationships, learning about each candidate’s goals, and helping pair the right person with the best opportunity. For me, recruiting is about more than filling a role. It is about creating long-term success for both the client and the candidate.

I am also a Certified Staffing Professional through the American Staffing Association, which reflects my commitment to staffing best practices, industry knowledge, and delivering a high-quality experience throughout the recruiting process.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

 As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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