Production & Materials Planning Specialist

PPG Industries•Sylmar, MD

2d•$73,400 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

PPG is seeking a Production & Materials Planning Specialist to join its manufacturing team onsite in Sylmar, California. The role balances customer demand with plant capacity and ensures seamless material flow. It reports to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager. The specialist plans and schedules production, manages material requirements and purchasing, coordinates supplier and non-conforming material issues, and oversees customer returns. The position also identifies supply and production risks, develops mitigation plans, and uses manufacturing and supply chain data, including advanced Excel, Power Query, and dashboards, to monitor KPIs and support continuous improvement and decision-making. The base salary range is $73,400 to $82,000, with the possibility of an annual bonus of up to 4.5% of base salary. PPG lists health, dental, life, retirement plan, paid vacation and holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, disability/leave, and other voluntary benefits; actual offerings are confirmed at hire.

Requirements

Eligibility is limited to US citizens, green card holders, political asylees, or refugees.
At least 3 years of experience in production planning, materials control, or scheduling within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Advanced Excel is mandatory.
Demonstrated experience participating in or leading Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships, resolving non-conformance issues, and executing risk mitigation strategies.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Generate, prioritize, and release Work Orders in alignment with master production schedules and customer demand forecasts.
Develop production schedules that optimize machine utilization, minimize changeover times, support on-time delivery, and prevent bottlenecks.
Monitor plant capacity and equipment constraints to balance workload and smooth production peaks.
Run and analyze MRP reports to identify material shortages, buffer stock levels, and replenishment requirements.
Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for raw materials and components based on production schedules and inventory thresholds.
Build and maintain vendor relationships; follow up on open purchase orders, track shipment milestones, expedite critical parts, and resolve delivery or quality discrepancies.
Coordinate and lead MRB activities to disposition non-conforming materials, scrap, rework, or return-to-vendor items while minimizing production downtime.
Manage the end-to-end RMA process for customer returns, including timely evaluation, root-cause tracking, replacement fulfillment, and credit processing in coordination with Quality and Customer Service teams.
Coordinate and manage material allocations for high-priority products, key accounts, or constrained components.
Identify potential supply bottlenecks, material shortages, and production disruptions early, and develop and execute mitigation and contingency plans.
Translate manufacturing and supply chain data into actionable insights to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
Use advanced Excel functionalities, Power Query, and dashboarding tools to track key performance indicators.