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Production Planner - Manufacturing

Inglewood, CA 90301

Posted: 01/09/2026 Employment Type: Direct Industry: Administration Job Number: 86268

Job Description

Production Planner
Inglewood, CA | On-site
 Start ASAP
 $75,000 to $85,000 + potential bonus

We are a well-established manufacturing company headquartered in Inglewood, CA, producing complex products for commercial, scientific, and military customers worldwide. The company has been operating successfully for over 25 years and is entering a period of system modernization and long-term growth.

This role is ideal for a Production Planner who is patient, detail-oriented, and comfortable working within an older ERP environment while supporting changes over the next several years as a new ERP is implemented.

If you have Vantage experience, that's a plus. If not, we care more about your ability to stay organized, adaptable, and proactive as systems evolve.

What You'll Be Responsible For
  • Plan, release, monitor, reschedule, update, and close production work orders
  • Expedite WIP and adjust schedules based on material availability and capacity changes
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on BOMs, routings, and work center setup
  • Participate in regular Operations meetings to align production priorities with Sales requirements
  • Capture and communicate BOM details through work order release
  • Participate in ECO activity related to structure or routing changes
  • Track in-work product and coordinate outsourced subassemblies with Purchasing
  • Review and verify labor and material postings and ensure accurate work order closure
  • Use ERP tools to report capacity requirements, including overtime needs
  • Review open sales orders daily to prepare product ahead of shipping dates
  • Monitor dispatch activity to ensure accurate, on-time transactions across operations
  • Work proactively with Manufacturing Supervisors, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to keep schedules on track

Job Requirements

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred
     or AA degree with 5+ years of production or materials planning experience
  • Strong working knowledge of ERP and MRP principles
  • Epicor or Vantage experience is a plus, not required
  • Solid understanding of BOMs, routings, and manufacturing workflows
  • Experience coordinating Production, Purchasing, and Engineering functions
  • Working knowledge of Excel for tracking, analysis, and reporting
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage high-volume workloads with shifting priorities
This Role Is a Good Fit If You
  • Are patient and methodical with legacy systems
  • Stay steady when priorities change
  • Take ownership of work orders from release through close
  • Communicate clearly across departments
  • Want to be part of a company preparing for long-term ERP modernization

What's Offered
  • Base salary of $75,000 to $85,000 plus potential bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Stable manufacturing environment with long-term growth
  • Opportunity to play a key role during a major system transition

If you are an experienced Production Planner who can keep manufacturing operations running smoothly today while helping prepare for tomorrow, apply now. Immediate start preferred.
 
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