Production Planning & Scheduling Analyst
Job Description
Job Description
Robert Half is partnering with a manufacturing client in Rock Island to recommend a Production Planning & Scheduling Analyst to support a busy and evolving operation. This role was created to provide additional bandwidth during a period of increased complexity and change.
The client is intentionally open to a range of experience levels — from bright, motivated professionals early in their manufacturing or supply chain careers to more experienced planners who bring a strategic lens. The scope of the role will flex based on the strengths of the individual hired, while maintaining a clear core mission: supporting production planning, scheduling, and related purchasing activities with strong data and analysis.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working hands-on with data, learning systems, and bringing structure to environments where processes are still evolving.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you’ll support production planning and scheduling activities while partnering closely with operations, purchasing, and leadership. Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with production planning and scheduling processes
- Supporting purchasing activities, including reviewing and vetting ERP-driven buy signals before POs are placed
- Creating and maintaining production scheduling tickets or system records
- Manipulating and validating data to produce accurate, real-time Excel reports
- Reviewing and prioritizing data from a legacy ERP system
- Ensuring production schedules and purchasing decisions align with actual material and business needs
- Collaborating cross-functionally and communicating clearly with stakeholders, including leadership based internationally
While the exact mix of responsibilities may flex, the mission is clear: bring analytical support, structure, and reliable data to help production planning and scheduling run smoothly.
Why This Role
- Provide immediate relief and support to a busy production environment
- Work closely with experienced operations and leadership teams
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by improving visibility, prioritization, and planning
- Clear expectations, onsite support, and a collaborative culture
Why Work with Robert Half
Robert Half connects skilled professionals with meaningful contract opportunities at leading organizations. You’ll receive ongoing support from our team while gaining valuable experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
The client is open to candidates with varying levels of experience and will align responsibilities accordingly.
This role could be a great fit if you are:
An up-and-coming professional who:
- Has exposure to manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or production environments
- Is highly proficient in Excel and comfortable working with data
- Enjoys hands-on, tactical work and learning new systems
- Is curious, detail-oriented, and eager to build skills in production planning and scheduling
- Thrives in environments where you can learn in real time and support experienced leaders
OR
A more experienced professional who:
- Brings prior experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations
- Is comfortable navigating legacy ERP systems and imperfect data
- Can think critically about prioritization, workflow, and process improvement
- Enjoys bringing structure and visibility to complex manufacturing environments
- The client values mindset and curiosity — “If you have the will, they can teach the skill.”
If you enjoy making sense of data, supporting production teams, and contributing to continuous improvement — even if you don’t check every box — we encourage you to apply.