The Production Planner is an entry-level role responsible for supporting day-to-day production scheduling and coordination within a quality testing environment. This position helps ensure testing workflows run efficiently, samples and materials are available on time, and production schedules align with quality standards, customer requirements, and internal capacity.
This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in operations, supply chain, or manufacturing within a quality-driven organization.
This is a direct hire position with a target salary of $60,000. The opportunity also provide a bonus, health, dental and vision benefits as well.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in creating and maintaining daily and weekly production and testing schedules based on demand, capacity, and turnaround time requirements
- Coordinate with Quality, Lab, Operations, and Logistics teams to ensure testing priorities are aligned and communicated
- Track work-in-process (WIP), sample flow, and testing status to support on-time completion
- Monitor inventory levels of testing materials, supplies, and consumables; flag shortages or delays
- Support scheduling adjustments due to changes in demand, equipment availability, or quality requirements
- Help identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or scheduling conflicts and escalate issues as needed
- Prepare basic reports on production performance, turnaround times, and capacity utilization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, laboratory, quality, or operations environments preferred
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Basic understanding of production workflows or quality/testing processes is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
- Experience with ERP or production planning systems is a plus but not required
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- A motivated, dependable, and detail-driven individual eager to learn production planning and quality-focused operations
- Someone who thrives in structured environments and understands the importance of accuracy and compliance
- A team player with a problem-solving mindset and willingness to support continuous improvement
What We Offer
- Hands-on training and mentorship in production planning and quality operations
- Exposure to regulated or quality-driven testing environments
- Opportunities for career growth within operations, supply chain, or quality functions
- Competitive entry-level compensation and benefits package
If you are interested in learning more, please apply today.
Krisi O’Donnell
LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.