Production Planning Coordinator I - 1st Shift - Starting at $23.10/hr

Stryker • Irvine, CA

54d • Onsite

About The Position

Support the execution of daily manufacturing operations by coordinating production schedules, aligning material availability, and maintaining accurate system data. This role provides hands-on involvement in production planning activities, working across functions to ensure schedule adherence and operational consistency. You will leverage ERP systems and real-time production data to support efficient workflow management in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 1 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, production control, or assembly support
• Experience working within an ERP system for production planning, inventory tracking, or work order management

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SAP for work order management and production tracking
• Experience using Salesforce or a comparable digital tracking system

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily, weekly, and short-term production schedules based on demand, material availability, labor capacity, and equipment constraints
• Monitor work order status and production progress; communicate delays, shortages, and priority changes to maintain schedule adherence targets
• Partner with purchasing, warehouse, inventory control, and production teams to confirm material readiness and resolve shortages before impacting output
• Prepare, release, and maintain production documentation including work orders, job packets, and planning records
• Update ERP systems, inventory records, and production reports to ensure data accuracy and real-time visibility
• Support daily production meetings by providing schedule updates, highlighting constraints, and tracking open action items through resolution
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, maintenance, and operations to resolve production disruptions such as holds, rework, and equipment downtime
• Track production metrics including schedule attainment, on-time completion, shortages, and past-due orders to support planning decisions and improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed