Production Planner & Scheduler

About Us For over 60 years, Valley Box Company has proudly manufactured custom wood and metal packaging solutions in Santee, CA. We serve aerospace, defense, and manufacturing clients who rely on our precision, reliability, and craftsmanship. As a family-owned company, we take pride in fostering a stable, respectful, and team-driven workplace. Every member of our Operations Department plays a key role in keeping production efficient, safe, and on schedule. Position Summary The Production Planner / Operations Coordinator supports Valley Box's daily production flow by managing job scheduling, coordinating materials, and ensuring on-time delivery to customers. This role bridges communication between Sales, Engineering, and Production, helping align workloads, prevent delays, and forecast labor needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, enjoys solving operational puzzles, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling Maintain and update daily and weekly production schedules for Steel and Wood departments. Forecast labor and capacity to prevent overtime and production bottlenecks. Create, review, and release work orders and cut schedules in Excel and ERP. Track job progress, delivery status, and schedule changes. Prepare the daily Operations Snapshot Report Operations & Logistics Print, audit, and distribute pack lists & barcode travelers for production. Schedule deliveries, pickups, and coordinate with internal drivers and third-party vendors. Audit and correct barcode clock-outs and work order labor entries. Communicate job risks, quality issues, or timeline impacts to management. Communication & Coordination Serve as a key contact for Production and Sales to confirm job timelines and customer commitments. Maintain positive and professional communication with all departments. Identify process improvements and propose operational solutions to management. Provide cross-department support (inventory verification, month-end counts, etc.). Qualifications 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations coordination (manufacturing preferred). Strong proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets (formulas, formatting, reporting). Experience with ERP/MRP systems for order creation and scheduling. Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Why You'll Love Working Here Family-owned company with decades of industry stability and reputation. Supportive, hands-on management team that values accountability and initiative. Opportunity to make a visible impact improving production flow and efficiency. Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO, paid holidays, and health coverage. Consistent Monday-Friday schedule, no night or weekend shifts.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What scheduling software have you used, what industry was it for, and would you recommend it? Why or why not? What ERP's have you used, what industry was it for, and would you recommend it? Why or why not?

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

In person