Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Production Planner / Production Planning Assistant
Job Description
This role supports a high-performing industrial plant by developing and maintaining production plans, managing SAP-based production processes, and overseeing inventory and material requirements. The position combines SAP production planning, operational reporting, and inventory management with field-based aerial drone survey activities to support accurate inventory tracking and site mapping. You will collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, procurement, and leadership teams to drive efficient, data-driven decision-making across the plant.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain weekly and monthly production schedules that align capacity, materials, and demand.
- Manage SAP production planning (PP), materials management (MM), and plant maintenance (PM) transactions, including process orders, bills of materials (BOMs), notifications, and master data updates.
- Monitor inventory levels, material requirements planning (MRP), and material planning to ensure adequate supply for production.
- Analyze production performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), and operational trends to identify issues and improvement opportunities.
- Lead Daily Operational Report (DOR) meetings and clearly communicate production status, issues, and action items.
- Support month-end closing activities, including production reporting, inventory reconciliation, and variance analysis.
- Contribute to forecasting and budget planning by providing accurate production and inventory data.
- Execute aerial drone surveys for inventory tracking and site mapping, following established safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain and manage survey data using Propeller or similar drone mapping platforms to ensure accurate and timely information.
- Troubleshoot SAP issues for plant users and provide day-to-day support to improve system usage and data quality.
- Identify and support SAP process improvements, working with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and other departments to align plans and resolve operational issues.
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate records related to production orders, inventory transactions, and operational reports.
- Communicate effectively with executive-level stakeholders, providing clear, concise updates on production performance and key metrics.
- Coordinate with shipping and logistics functions to ensure production plans align with outbound schedules and customer requirements.
- Apply advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills to create reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that support decision-making.
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification is highly preferred or willingness to obtain it within a defined timeframe.
- Exposure to drone mapping, GIS, or platforms such as Propeller is a major plus.
- Experience in heavy industry such as cement, mining, aggregates, or manufacturing is preferred.
- Microsoft Office experience, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus and can support communication across diverse teams.
- Experience supporting process improvements in SAP or other ERP systems is beneficial.
- Comfort working with data entry tasks while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Tehachapi, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Tehachapi,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.