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Production Planner
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What they do
A Production Planner plans and manages production and distribution processes for a company and identifies ways to improve efficiency. Analyzes work flows, plans and schedules orders, manages materials orders and monitors inventory; coordinates with suppliers and vendors.
$87,454 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Production Planner Location:
Paramount, CA Job Type:
Full-time, on-site Our client is seeking an experienced Production Planner to coordinate schedules, material readiness, and workflow across a fast-paced manufacturing operation. This position plays a critical role in keeping projects moving through the shop floor and ensuring customer delivery commitments are met. The ideal candidate has production planning or scheduling experience within a make-to-order, engineer-to-order, or low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. Compensation- $80,000-$100,000 base salary
- Benefits and paid time off
- 401(k) eligibility after three months Responsibilities
- Build and maintain detailed production schedules covering cutting, milling, outside processing, assembly, and final readiness
- Coordinate with purchasing and project management to ensure materials are ordered, received, and available before production begins
- Identify, track, and escalate material shortages or scheduling conflicts before they affect delivery timelines
- Monitor production progress and proactively communicate risks to deadlines
- Collaborate with procurement, operations, project management, and quality teams to keep production on schedule
- Track performance against promised ship dates and recommend opportunities for improvement
- Use NetSuite to manage production schedules, monitor workflow, and maintain accurate data
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions
- Manage multiple custom projects and changing priorities simultaneously
- Maintain clear communication among all stakeholders throughout the production process Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in production planning, supply chain, engineering, or a related field
- At least five years of production planning or scheduling experience
- Experience within a low-volume, high-mix, make-to-order, or engineer-to-order manufacturing environment preferred
- Familiarity with bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing processes
- Experience with ERP or MRP systems; NetSuite experience preferred
- Strong Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills
- Exposure to CAD drawings and customized manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Just-in-Time principles
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and sound decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across multiple departments
- Fenestration, windows, doors, or architectural-product manufacturing experience is a plus