Production Planner

Contech Engineered Solutions • Adelanto, CA

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About The Position

The Production Planner coordinates raw materials, purchasing, production scheduling, and shipping to support a smooth production process aligned with customer needs. The role manages orders and delivery dates, establishes production plans and daily work schedules, coordinates shipments and loading schedules, and maintains material and inventory records. It also involves coordinating with sales and plant personnel, managing production and shipping changes, and preparing documentation and certificates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with inventory control, loading, and shipping procedures.
• Ability to read shop drawings.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Local candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders from sales offices and customers, verify accuracy, and set delivery dates based on material availability, customer requirements, and production schedules.
• Establish production plans and priorities based on customer demand and create daily work schedules for hourly personnel to optimize production efficiency.
• Identify carrier prices and services, coordinate customer shipments, determine efficient routes, and expedite deliveries as needed.
• Plan daily loading schedules and prepare loading combinations for finished-product shipments.
• Order raw materials and miscellaneous inventory items at competitive prices while adhering to specifications.
• Prepare bills of materials from prints and drawings for complete projects.
• Maintain material inventory within predefined objectives, remove shipped material from records, and maintain inventory records.
• Coordinate interplant material transfers and keep sales and plant personnel informed about material availability, production and shipping schedules, and other relevant information.
• Manage order changes in production scheduling and shipping, and resolve daily issues related to those changes.
• Prepare material and product certificates, coordinate inspections, and oversee material sampling as required by representative agencies.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package with options for employees and their families.
• Work-life balance.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED