Production Planner

Aston Carter•Chula Vista, CA

15h•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Production Planner to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for scheduling all shop orders to meet customer demands efficiently. You will work Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Requirements

Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products.
1-3 years of experience in planning.
Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
Great communication skills with relevant stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with ERP scheduling software is desired but not required.
Experience from a truck/transportation/logistics company is preferred.
Experience in working with large companies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Work with scheduling software to maintain accurate shop order dates.
Develop weekly production schedules with a rolling 12-week horizon.
Build shop schedules that maximize shop capacity and productivity.
Make capacity recommendations to maintain a valid schedule with available manpower while minimizing overtime.
Lead weekly scheduling meetings where the upcoming week’s schedule is reviewed, finalized, and published.
Collaborate with the Production Manager and Materials Manager on scheduling shop work.
Proactively make appropriate schedule changes based on knowledge of material and capacity availability.
Communicate clearly through written and verbal communication with management, peers, and shop floor.
Use a continuous improvement mindset to identify and implement improvements that result in higher productivity, lower cost, and a positive impact on the manufacturing process.
Review all order revisions, make appropriate changes to orders, and communicate changes with the appropriate personnel.
Complete analysis, prepare reports and presentations, and communicate to peers, managers, and leaders.
Set up inbound loads of products.
Review shortages and expedite through all operations to meet shop order completions.
Review and monitor established run rates and customer lead times.
Interact with order entry, fleet, and truck pool departments for inquiries, customer requests, and cancellations.
Ensure accuracy of data in the planning system.
Complete analysis and reports as needed.