Buyer III at Aston Carter

, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

45.67

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Scheduling, Floor Execution, Supervising, Leading Employees, Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Control, Defect Reduction, Productivity Improvement, Labor Efficiency, ERP System, MRP Environment, SIOP Process, Root Cause Analysis, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, Work Order Execution

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Production Planner and Scheduling Manager Job Description: The Manufacturing and Scheduling Manager schedules and coordinates the flow of work within the manufacturing plant to expedite production. This position reports to the VP of Operations and works closely with all members of the team. Responsibilities: Own and maintain the master production schedule to meet customer delivery, labor capacity, and material constraints Provide daily, hands-on leadership to hourly manufacturing employees, including work assignments, coaching, and accountability Conduct daily production meetings and communicate priorities, expectations, and schedule changes clearly to the team Monitor labor efficiency, attendance, and throughput; take corrective action when performance does not meet expectations Coordinate with Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering to resolve production constraints and priorities Develop, document, and maintain clear manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure repeatable, high-quality output Establish and enforce in-process and final Quality Control checks to ensure products meet company standards the first time Investigate quality issues and production inefficiencies using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions Lead and execute manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity Ensure accurate and timely work order execution within the ERP system Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment Own the manufacturing and scheduling components of the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, inventory, and execution Serve as the primary manufacturing communication point to peer departments, ensuring timely, clear, and accurate communication regarding capacity, schedules, constraints, and execution risks Skills & Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with direct responsibility for production scheduling and floor execution Demonstrated experience supervising and leading hourly manufacturing employees Hands-on experience creating, implementing, and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Experience owning or heavily contributing to quality control processes and defect reduction efforts Proven ability to execute manufacturing improvements related to productivity, labor efficiency, quality, or delivery Comfortable working in an ERP/MRP environment and partnering in system implementation or optimization Bachelor's degree in engineering or business Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $45.67/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 Clackamas,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 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.

Responsibilities

This role involves owning and maintaining the master production schedule to meet customer delivery and capacity constraints while providing daily, hands-on leadership to manufacturing employees. Key duties include conducting production meetings, monitoring efficiency, resolving constraints, and developing/enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).