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Production Planner - Manufacturing
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Production Planner
Inglewood, CA | On-site
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$75,000 to $85,000 + potential bonus
Start ASAP
$75,000 to $85,000 + potential bonus
We are a well-established manufacturing company headquartered in Inglewood, CA, producing complex products for commercial, scientific, and military customers worldwide. The company has been operating successfully for over 25 years and is entering a period of system modernization and long-term growth.
This role is ideal for a Production Planner who is patient, detail-oriented, and comfortable working within an older ERP environment while supporting changes over the next several years as a new ERP is implemented.
If you have Vantage experience, that's a plus. If not, we care more about your ability to stay organized, adaptable, and proactive as systems evolve.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Plan, release, monitor, reschedule, update, and close production work orders
- Expedite WIP and adjust schedules based on material availability and capacity changes
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on BOMs, routings, and work center setup
- Participate in regular Operations meetings to align production priorities with Sales requirements
- Capture and communicate BOM details through work order release
- Participate in ECO activity related to structure or routing changes
- Track in-work product and coordinate outsourced subassemblies with Purchasing
- Review and verify labor and material postings and ensure accurate work order closure
- Use ERP tools to report capacity requirements, including overtime needs
- Review open sales orders daily to prepare product ahead of shipping dates
- Monitor dispatch activity to ensure accurate, on-time transactions across operations
- Work proactively with Manufacturing Supervisors, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to keep schedules on track
What We're Looking For
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Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred
or AA degree with 5+ years of production or materials planning experience - Strong working knowledge of ERP and MRP principles
- Epicor or Vantage experience is a plus, not required
- Solid understanding of BOMs, routings, and manufacturing workflows
- Experience coordinating Production, Purchasing, and Engineering functions
- Working knowledge of Excel for tracking, analysis, and reporting
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage high-volume workloads with shifting priorities
This Role Is a Good Fit If You
- Are patient and methodical with legacy systems
- Stay steady when priorities change
- Take ownership of work orders from release through close
- Communicate clearly across departments
- Want to be part of a company preparing for long-term ERP modernization
What's Offered
- Base salary of $75,000 to $85,000 plus potential bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Stable manufacturing environment with long-term growth
- Opportunity to play a key role during a major system transition
If you are an experienced Production Planner who can keep manufacturing operations running smoothly today while helping prepare for tomorrow, apply now. Immediate start preferred.
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