Production Planner

Location: Paramount, CA Job Type: Full-time, on-site Our client is seeking an experienced Production Planner to coordinate schedules, material readiness, and workflow across a fast-paced manufacturing operation. This position plays a critical role in keeping projects moving through the shop floor and ensuring customer delivery commitments are met. The ideal candidate has production planning or scheduling experience within a make-to-order, engineer-to-order, or low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. Compensation $80,000–$100,000 base salary Benefits and paid time off 401(k) eligibility after three months Responsibilities Build and maintain detailed production schedules covering cutting, milling, outside processing, assembly, and final readiness Coordinate with purchasing and project management to ensure materials are ordered, received, and available before production begins Identify, track, and escalate material shortages or scheduling conflicts before they affect delivery timelines Monitor production progress and proactively communicate risks to deadlines Collaborate with procurement, operations, project management, and quality teams to keep production on schedule Track performance against promised ship dates and recommend opportunities for improvement Use NetSuite to manage production schedules, monitor workflow, and maintain accurate data Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions Manage multiple custom projects and changing priorities simultaneously Maintain clear communication among all stakeholders throughout the production process Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in production planning, supply chain, engineering, or a related field At least five years of production planning or scheduling experience Experience within a low-volume, high-mix, make-to-order, or engineer-to-order manufacturing environment preferred Familiarity with bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing processes Experience with ERP or MRP systems; NetSuite experience preferred Strong Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills Exposure to CAD drawings and customized manufacturing processes Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Just-in-Time principles Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities Excellent attention to detail and sound decision-making skills Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across multiple departments Fenestration, windows, doors, or architectural-product manufacturing experience is a plus ,

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