Located in Hawthorne, NJ
Pay: $20 – $22 per hour
Job Full Description
Job Title: Production Planner
Location: Oakland, CA
Pay Rate: $20 – $22 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Overview:
We are seeking a Production Planner to join our team in Oakland. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the daily scheduled production runs occur smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for managing material flow to designated production lines, work order creation, and material transactions that support ongoing operations. This position reports directly to the Director of Production Planning & Procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all required materials are available at the start of each production shift.
- Work under the guidance of the Director of Production Planning & Procurement to train and mentor material handlers/pickers for assigned product lines.
- Perform periodic checks to verify the accuracy of materials delivered to the production line.
- Create and manage work orders for Fabrication or Paint operations related to assigned products, ensuring accurate and timely closures for inventory accuracy.
- Pull information from BOMs, pick sheets, and engineering drawings to advise Material Handlers on needed components.
- Assist with scheduling workflow orders, ensuring adherence to the master schedule and timely lead time execution.
- Report inventory discrepancies to the Purchasing Expeditor and Director, and expedite solutions for issues impacting the schedule.
- Prevent production stoppages by proactively managing component availability and addressing issues that cause deviations.
- Support and engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance lead times, quality, and delivery.
- Help maintain a clean and organized production floor, ensuring unneeded tools/parts are removed and excess inventory is properly returned.
- Ensure adherence to all OSHA safety standards and company quality expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a Warehouse and/or Manufacturing environment.
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent follow-up capabilities.
- Proven ability to resolve issues quickly and appropriately.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma environments preferred.
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly wage of $20–$22
- A supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Engaged leadership that values input and initiative
Send your resume to sylvia.figueroa@expresspros.com
Parsippany, NJ
1304
10 Washington Street
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
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