Production Planner, 2nd Shift

Canopy A&D•Ontario, CA

11d•$75,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hera Technologies is seeking two detail-oriented, execution-focused Production Planners to support day-to-day production planning in an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Production Planning Manager, the role translates demand signals into actionable production schedules and helps align material availability, capacity, and customer delivery commitments. It is suited to a planner who can work in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing setting and contribute to developing scalable planning processes. The position is full-time and on-site in Ontario, California, on the second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Overtime and weekend work may be necessary based on business demands. Travel is not required. The base salary range is $75,000–$105,000 per year; actual level and salary depend on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The role works with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, and Program Management to maintain schedules, work orders, planning data, and production status. It supports on-time delivery, capacity planning, production-flow improvements, planning process development, and performance against operational KPIs. Applicants must have professional working proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English. The role involves working in office, lab, and manufacturing environments, with occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, industrial equipment, and temperature variations. It also requires extended sitting or standing at a computer workstation, frequent hand and finger use for data entry, prolonged screen viewing, and communication in person, by phone, and email. Export-control rules require applicants to meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent-resident, protected-individual, or authorization eligibility criteria. The company lists company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) company match subject to eligibility; paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays; and discretionary bonuses. The posting identifies Hera Technologies as the employer and also states that employment with Canopy A&D is governed by merit, competence, and qualifications and is subject to its equal opportunity policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment; aerospace or defense experience is preferred.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling principles, such as JobBoss, Epicor, Oracle, or SAP.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability.
Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Professional working proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, industrial equipment, and temperature variations.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a computer workstation, use hands and fingers frequently for data entry and computer input, view screens for prolonged periods, and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
Exposure to AS9100 or other regulated manufacturing standards.
Working knowledge of Epicor ERP.
Familiarity with CNC machining, fabrication, or aerospace assemblies.
APICS/CPIM certification or progress toward certification.
Experience supporting production in a growth-stage or startup environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with the master production plan.
Release and manage work orders for machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.
Monitor daily production performance and adjust schedules for delays, constraints, or priority changes.
Align production schedules with material availability.
Translate customer orders, forecasts, and program requirements into executable work orders.
Proactively identify delivery risks and escalate issues to support on-time delivery.
Assist with managing delivery dates and updating order statuses in ERP systems.
Analyze work-center loads, identify bottlenecks, and support capacity planning.
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve constraints.
Recommend schedule adjustments to optimize throughput and resource utilization.
Coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to maintain schedule alignment.
Coordinate with Purchasing to track material shortages and expedite critical components.
Communicate schedule changes, risks, and recovery plans to internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate planning data in ERP/MRP systems, including BOMs, routings, lead times, and order statuses.
Ensure work-order accuracy and timely system updates reflecting real-time production status.
Assist in troubleshooting planning and MRP-related issues.
Support the development and standardization of planning processes and tools.
Contribute to improvements in schedule adherence, planning accuracy, and production flow.
Participate in daily production meetings, capacity reviews, and other planning cadences.
Drive performance against operational KPIs, including on-time delivery, WIP levels, past-due orders, and schedule adherence, in alignment with production targets and customer commitments.