Production Planner

Job Description

Job DescriptionProduction Planner-ManufacturingLocation: San Fernando Valley, CA
Pay: $28.00–$34.00 per hour, DOE
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday; overtime may be required

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, material availability, capacity, lead times, and delivery commitments.
• Review BOMs, routings, work orders, and production requirements.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed.
• Coordinate with purchasing, manufacturing, inventory, and warehouse teams.
• Identify material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and production delays.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning information.
• Track production priorities, backlog, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of production planning or manufacturing planning experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling.
• Ability to read and understand Bills of Material (BOMs) and manufacturing routings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with machining, sheet metal, welding, or assembly operations.
• Knowledge of inventory control or supply chain processes.
• APICS certification is a plus.