Manufacturing Job Planner

Able Industrial Products•Ontario, CA

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About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and managing all aspects of Production Level 3 Job Travelers (J/T) and Job Pick Lists to ensure jobs are accurately documented, properly prioritized, and released to the production schedule. This position ensures that all production instructions, product specifications, and customer requirements are met in compliance with AS9100 Rev D standards, internal quality procedures, and ITAR regulations. The Production Planner plays a key role in aligning cross‑functional communication between Customer Service, Sales, Estimating, Purchasing, and Production to ensure jobs flow efficiently through manufacturing. This role also evaluates labor requirements, material availability, machine capacity, and production constraints to support on‑time delivery and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
Strong proficiency with MRP software; experience with Epicor/Vantage Systems a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Proven ability to create production reports, analyze data trends, and support root-cause problem-solving.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and follow up on outstanding items.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Customer Service, Sales, Estimating, Purchasing, and Production to interpret job requirements, historical documentation, and process instructions to accurately plan and schedule production jobs.
Review, prepare, and distribute the daily production schedule for each manufacturing department (e.g., Slitting, Rotary, Stamping, etc.), ensuring the Operations Manager is kept informed of all updates.
Facilitate and support problem‑solving activities for jobs requiring revisions, corrections, rework, or expedited handling.
Act as the communication bridge between Customer Service and Production regarding schedule delays, machine downtime, material shortages, cutting issues, or part overages.
Create, maintain, and adjust daily/weekly Production Schedules based on job demand and priority from the Job Creator.
Review all jobs for accuracy, material availability, due dates, and documentation completeness before adding them to the production schedule.
Assist in preparing materials for shipment to the Mexico manufacturing facility , including documentation, part labels, and packing slips.
Maintain constant communication with Manufacturing Supervisors, Production Managers, and process leads to gather and clarify job instructions for new parts or updated manufacturing requirements.
Report and escalate issues that impact production flow, including material constraints, to the appropriate departments such as Purchasing or Operations.
Record purchasing details and expected material arrival dates on Job Pick Lists to support planning and scheduling accuracy.
Communicate delivery status changes, revised customer due dates, and production delays to internal departments as needed.
Work closely with the Production Supervisor to coordinate job sequencing and effective schedule execution.