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Production Planner / Expeditor

Aleron
United States, Colorado, Littleton
Feb 26, 2026
Description Acara Solutions is seeking a Production Planner / Expeditor to join our client on a Temp to Hire opportunity located in Littleton CO 80127 Payrate: $35 - $40/hr. Shift: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts; overtime may be required. Temp to Hire Position Summary The Production Planner / Expeditor serves as the tactical enabler on the shop floor, ensuring material, parts, documentation, and workflow move efficiently to maintain production schedules. This role clears bottlenecks, resolves shortages, and coordinates cross-functional teams to prevent delays and maintain operational readiness. Key Responsibilities Track, locate, and move critical materials and parts across receiving, stores, and production Verify part kits are complete, staged, and issued prior to work order release Escalate shortages, non-conformances, and supplier delays to Planning and Procurement Monitor purchase order status, supplier commitments, and logistics updates Support technicians by resolving missing drawings, travelers, tooling, or documentation gaps Provide daily readiness and shortage reporting to Planners and Senior Operations Manager Coordinate across departments to maintain production flow and schedule adherence Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship Minimum 3+ years of planning, expediting, or manufacturing operations experience Minimum 3+ years of working with ERP/MRP systems (Costpoint preferred) Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage production schedules Experience coordinating multi-project production workflows and staffing Ability to monitor daily progress and mitigate schedule risks Experience working cross-functionally to resolve production and warehouse issues Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply