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We are looking for a Production Planner to support manufacturing operations in Hayward, California by building practical production schedules that align customer demand, material availability, and shop capacity. This Long-term Contract position plays a key role in keeping output on track, improving coordination across departments, and reducing delays that can affect delivery performance. The ideal candidate brings strong planning judgment, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to work closely with manufacturing, purchasing, inventory, quality, shipping, and sales teams.
Job Responsibility
Build and maintain production schedules that balance customer requirements, labor availability, equipment capacity, and material supply
Review forecasts, work orders, inventory data, product specifications, and routing details to determine effective production sequencing and resource allocation
Track the movement of materials, components, and assemblies across departments to help prevent bottlenecks and support uninterrupted operations
Partner with production teams to address scheduling conflicts, shortages, delays, and other issues that could impact output or delivery commitments
Analyze planning and operational performance, then prepare status updates and reports for stakeholders on schedule attainment and related metrics
Work with quality, shipping, sales, and other cross-functional teams to improve lead times and strengthen on-time delivery results
Identify opportunities to improve production flow, planning accuracy, and overall process efficiency within the operation
Support compliance with safety, environmental, and quality management standards while carrying out daily planning activities
Use ERP and MRP tools, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 when applicable, to manage planning data and support system-related planning activities, including implementation efforts if needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
At least 5-10 years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, or a similar manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of production control, material requirements planning, inventory management, and broader supply chain principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for reporting, analysis, and day-to-day coordination
Experience using ERP or MRP platforms
familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred
Nice to have
familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365
What we offer
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance