Material and Production Planner

People First Employment

Azusa, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

Location: Azusa

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

Pay rate: $38 - $44

People First Employment

People First Employment is seeking an experienced Material & Production Planner to join our client's manufacturing team. This position is responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing material availability, and ensuring customer orders are completed and shipped on time.

The ideal candidate will have a manufacturing background, strong communication and computer skills, and experience with production or materials planning. Bilingual English/Mandarin is preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Create and issue work orders based on sales orders and required shipping dates.
Ensure sufficient materials and production time are available to complete orders according to scheduled deadlines.
Coordinate material availability to support production requirements and customer deliveries.
Monitor inventory levels and work closely with the Purchasing Department to maintain adequate material and component supplies.
Coordinate production schedules and determine shipping timelines.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet customer deadlines.
Monitor productivity rates and identify opportunities to improve production throughput.
Coordinate with the Quality Assurance (QA) department and understand quality acceptance requirements for incoming parts.
Serve as a liaison between Production and Engineering regarding production-related engineering issues.
Identify opportunities to improve material availability and product delivery timelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and meet production deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Purchasing teams.

Education & Experience

Some college education or an Associate's degree preferred.
Alternatively, 3–4 years of related planning experience.
Manufacturing experience is required.
Bilingual English and Mandarin is preferred.

Training & Performance Expectations

Receive detailed instructions and training on assigned responsibilities.
Follow company policies, procedures, and established guidelines.
Performance will be reviewed and evaluated by the supervisor or manager based on productivity, job performance, and required skill levels.

\nCompany Description

Specializing in the placement of professionals in the logistics & manufacturing world, People First Employment can help you find the job you need to get to the next level! Our goal is to help you with all of your individual needs and give you amazing customer service because we do care about you, hence our company name- People First Employment.