How to hire a production control planner

How to hire a production control planner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step production control planner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a production control planner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new production control planner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your production control planner job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a production control planner for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect production control planner also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents production control planner salaries for various positions.

   Type of Production Control Planner	Description	Hourly rate
   Production Control Planner	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$25-43
   Expeditor	The role of expeditors is to ensure the timely and efficient preparation and delivery of food. To accomplish this task, they also perform other duties, including managing inventory levels, managing supply requisition, and coordinating with subcontractors... Show more	$13-25
   Planning Coordinator	As planning coordinators, there are certain skills that this job requires to accomplish their responsibilities. They mostly work at the non-profits and health care facilities... Show more	$16-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • MRP
   • Production Control
   • On-Time Delivery
   • Logistics
   • Production Planning
   • ERP
   • Shop Floor
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Purchase Orders
   • Inventory Control
   • ISO
   • Material Shortages
   • Capacity Planning
   • QC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate daily materials supply concerns and recommend continuous improvement in the logistics system to achieve optimum materials support to aircraft maintenance.
   • Plan inventory management techniques (KANBAN) to avoid any shortages and excesses.
   • Maintain MRP, establish production schedules and staffing base on material availability and analysis of capacity.
   • Issue KANBAN cards: for the reorder of materials.
   • Prepare work orders for production and follow work in progress (WIP) through to completion.
   • Train users on new ERP system, documenting new procedures for users as applicable to their jobs.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your production control planner job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A production control planner can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, production control planners' average salary in wyoming is 52% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level production control planners 42% less than senior-level production control planners.
   • Certifications. A production control planner with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a production control planner's salary.

   Average production control planner salary

   $68,783yearly

   $33.07 hourly rate

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   Entry-level production control planner salary

   $52,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

   Average production control planner salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$92,377	$44
   2	Texas	$71,427	$34
   3	Massachusetts	$70,668	$34
   4	Michigan	$68,126	$33
   5	New York	$67,797	$33
   6	Minnesota	$63,524	$31
   7	Kentucky	$62,321	$30
   8	Arizona	$61,759	$30
   9	Ohio	$60,276	$29
   10	Colorado	$59,884	$29
   11	Wisconsin	$59,461	$29
   12	Georgia	$57,653	$28
   13	Iowa	$55,275	$27
   14	Utah	$54,961	$26
   15	North Carolina	$53,477	$26

   Average production control planner salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NVIDIA	$93,181	$44.80	2
   2	Tesla	$81,467	$39.17	76
   3	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$72,482	$34.85	14
   4	Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems	$66,630	$32.03	5
   5	Nor-Lake	$65,979	$31.72
   6	Texas Roadhouse	$65,387	$31.44	150
   7	Cummins	$65,382	$31.43	9
   8	North American Lighting	$64,811	$31.16	7
   9	General Dynamics	$64,675	$31.09	68
   10	AirBorn	$63,773	$30.66
   11	Duke Energy	$63,491	$30.52	4
   12	PMX Industries	$63,194	$30.38	1
   13	L3Harris	$62,704	$30.15	41
   14	Raytheon Technologies	$62,344	$29.97	74
   15	Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services	$62,046	$29.83	9
   16	Lockheed Martin	$61,975	$29.80	270
   17	Timco Aviation Services	$59,940	$28.82
   18	GW Lisk	$59,770	$28.74	3
   19	Rehau Holding Inc	$59,683	$28.69
   20	Flex Construction	$59,683	$28.69	32

4. Writing a production control planner job description

   A good production control planner job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a production control planner job description:

   Production control planner job description example

   The Material Planner Sr will report to the Material Planning Manager in a strategic, high-growth, change-oriented, dynamic work environment. You will apply your knowledge of material planning best practices along with a system driven approach to ensuring that the right material is delivered to the right place, at the right time. While adopting the BAE CMS One Team philosophy, you will interface with internal customers and collaborate cross functionally to drive problem resolution and process changes to improve material on time delivery to the floor.
   Other responsibilities include: Train and mentor new hires independently to ensure a high level of proficiency, performance, and development Track material shortages for job orders, kitting, sub-assemblies based on requirements Plan and execute production schedules to ensure a controlled flow of conforming material to meet delivery requirements Balance current and future production plans with manufacturing and program to ensure completion of customer requirements Establish, monitor, and verify Oracle ASCP system parameters, including buffers, inventory levels by performing audits of line side material Review, action, and resolve material exception messages in advance of production impact If you are looking for an incredible opportunity to promote BAE's core values while protecting our service men who protect us around the globe, BAE Systems York, PA is the work environment for you.
   
   Required Education, Experience, & Skills
   Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years' work experience or equivalent experience Detailed analytical skills Independent problem-solving skills for complex problems Strong planning, time management, multitasking and organization skills Ability to independently exercise discretion and independent judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles, and applicable MMAS regulations and protocol Sound interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and collaborating with peers, stakeholders and internal customers Proficiency in use of Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, and Access) Able to represents organization as a prime contact on projects Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers
   Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
   Bachelor's Degree and 8years work experience or equivalent experience Oracle ASCP experience a PLUS Lean Process Improvement Exposure
   About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
   BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
   
   The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
   
   Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
   At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find production control planners for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your production control planner job on Zippia to find and recruit production control planner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit production control planners, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new production control planner

   Once you have selected a candidate for the production control planner position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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