Production Planner (Onsite/Temp)

Production Planner (Onsite/Temp) Arktura - 2.8 Carson, CA Job Details Full-time $77,450 - $90,000 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Teamwork Spreadsheets SAP System performance optimization Data reporting System maintenance Demand forecasting analysis Manufacturing facility Bachelor's degree Production management software Operational excellence initiatives Productivity software Root cause analysis Quality improvement programs in engineering Implementing lean manufacturing processes Cross-functional communication Excel data analysis Full Job Description Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Planner oversees all aspects of production planning to ensure all customer demand is accurately captured and level-loaded into the ERP system while balancing standard and custom, one-off product manufacturing requirements with efficient use of resources and maintaining on-time delivery performance. The planner collaborates across departments to align sales forecasts, supply chain needs, and operational capabilities to meet business objectives while scaling operations toward best-in-class standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains master production schedules, leveraging the ERP/MRP system for accurate capacity planning, production pitch, and cell planning to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
• Monitors and revises schedules in response to changes in order priorities, material availability, and vendor issues, while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Serves as the primary point of communication for production progress, delays, and forecast adjustments, providing clear and timely updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilizes capacity analysis tools to anticipate and address potential bottlenecks, ensuring personnel and equipment are appropriately allocated.
• Leads recovery scheduling efforts in the event of delays or disruptions, maintaining customer commitments.
• Plans and coordinates production for a mix of standard, custom, samples, and one-off products, including managing components, hardware, felt, metal assemblies, LED lighting systems, and custom packaging/crating solutions.
• Maintains, updates, and analyzes key performance indicators and Gemba boards to drive situational awareness and root cause corrective actions.
• Collaborates with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to conduct S&OP meetings and ensure alignment between customer demand and manufacturing capacity.
• Aligns long-term production schedules with financial plans, looking 12 months ahead to prepare the organization for demand fluctuations and capacity needs.
• Ensures compliance with ISO quality standards and supports process improvement initiatives, including participation in Kaizen events.
• Trains and mentors team members on production planning processes and tools, fostering a collaborative and adaptable culture.
• Oversees that planners stay on schedule and release jobs on time. Collaborates with planners to ensure projects reach work centers in a timely manner and are tracked correctly.
• Manages a small team by providing guidance and a clear path for their success.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Travel:

Minimal; less than 5%.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Initiative-taking and able to work with minimal supervision but also a good collaborator with members of other departments.
• Must be able to think independently and problem solve day-to-day sales problems.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with experience in capacity and demand planning.
• Demonstrated expertise in ERP/MRP systems (Syteline and/or SAP preferred) with strong capabilities in system optimization and maintenance.
• Able to learn and understand our full suite of architectural products and systems.
• Possesses high detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across functions and balance customer responsiveness with accurate forecasting.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Spanish language proficiency a plus.

Physical and Mental Demands The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 1. Office Environment - This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. No PPE is required. 2. Plant Environment - This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools, and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Required PPE includes hard hat (when required), safety glasses, earplugs, steel toe/composite boots, and fall protection. Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field OR 7 years of industry experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of production planning experience in high-mix, low-volume, customized manufacturing environments.
• 2+ years Syteline ERP experience desired.
• 5+ years enterprise ERP experience desired.
• Experience managing a small team of planner/scheduler/coordinator roles is preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) strongly preferred. Competencies
• See Professional (Grade 7-14) competencies.

Other Skills and Abilities Pay:

$77,450.00 - $90,000.00 per year Application Question(s): How many years of Syteline experience do you have?

Work Location:

In person