Production Planner/Master Scheduler 3 Posted 06/11/26

Production Planner/Master Scheduler 3 Mountain View, CA 94043

Posted:

06/11/2026

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Number:

31924

Job Location:

Onsite

Industry:

MDEV - Medical Device

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Production Planner/Master Scheduler 3

Position Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Production Planner/Master Scheduler 3 with our client located in Sunnyvale, CA.

Job Description:

This position is seeking a creative and flexible individual to help the Planning activities for the Instrument or Systems Manufacturing lines. Responsible for the overall status of order fulfillment and managing inventory levels throughout the manufacturing process. The candidate will work with multiple cross-functional teams, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Quality, Engineering and other teams to achieve both tactical and strategic goals assigned. This by fully understanding production demand and supply needs, balancing operational goals while incorporating Lean Manufacturing principals, and identify and coordinate issue resolution and continuous improvement opportunities with other departments.

Job Responsibilities:

Support production activities and ensure maximum line up-time Resolve work order variances, and determine/track root cause. Work with Cost Accounting for month end close Monitor and adjust planning parameters in SAP Monitor and fix WO's errors in SAP Parameter review for all finished good and WIP part numbers, ensuring accurate part planning and minimum inventory levels. Follow up urgent lots to ensure they make it for the scheduled shipment Identify potential supply risks and inventory exposures by aligning supply chain processes with production plan milestones/targets. Illuminate impact to supply continuity for Finished Goods Inventory (FGI). ing knowledge of concepts and principles of planning to develop solutions to a variety of problems, particularly with supply constraints. Perform capacity analysis in to support what-if scenarios, forecast changes, and plan for production growth. Maintain department metrics; analyze trends and results. Drive appropriate corrective actions w needed. Collaborate with Purchasing and Engineering to review proposed changes and establish Engineering Change Order (ECO) affectivity. Execute ECO implementation requirements. Determine and manage potential line shortages by analyzing build schedules, shortage reports, on hand inventory reports and supplier delivery information Developmunication relationship with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Shipping, and Customer Service to manage supply and demand Act as a liaison to integrate new product into existing manufacturing processes

Job Qualifications:

Minimum 3 year of experience in a manufacturing environment Written and verbalmunication skills Knowledge of GMP's and previous work experience in a medical manufacturing environment is a plus Computer literate and working knowledge of SAP Advanced MS Office skills, understanding of vlookup, Pivot tables, macro recordings, data tables, charting, data sorting segregation and formula auditing. Bachelor's degree in engineering/ business administration preferred.

Nice To Have:

Lean Manufacturing experience desired APICS certification a plus.

Job Details:

Job Type:

Contract

Pay Range:

$50 - $58 an hour

Location:

Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite).

Benefits Package:

Protingent offerspetitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-taxmuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.