Production Planner -Temp
Armstrong World IndustriesPrimary location: Carson, California Relocation offered: No Employment status: Temporary, Full-Time Travel: <10% Non-compete: No The estimated base salary range for this role is $77,450 - $90,000 per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries? It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of façade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility. Reporting to the Supply Chain Planning Manager, the temp Production Planner oversees all aspects of production planning to ensure all customer demand is accurately captured and level-loaded into the ERP system while balancing standard and custom, one-off product manufacturing requirements with efficient use of resources and maintaining on-time delivery performance. The planner collaborates across departments to align sales forecasts, supply chain needs, and operational capabilities to meet business objectives while scaling operations toward best-in-class standards. This role is a temp position that is required to be onsite. What’s in it for you Working at Arktura is the best! We have a casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events! As a company, we love to engage in community service activities with our local organizations. We support Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective. What you’ll do Develops and maintains master production schedules, leveraging the ERP/MRP system for accurate capacity planning, production pitch, and cell planning to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency. Monitors and revises schedules in response to changes in order priorities, material availability, and vendor issues, while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. Serves as the primary point of communication for production progress, delays, and forecast adjustments, providing clear and timely updates to internal and external stakeholders. Utilizes capacity analysis tools to anticipate and address potential bottlenecks, ensuring personnel and equipment are appropriately allocated. Leads recovery scheduling efforts in the event of delays or disruptions, maintaining customer commitments. Plans and coordinates production for a mix of standard, custom, samples, and one-off products, including managing components, hardware, felt, metal assemblies, LED lighting systems, and custom packaging/crating solutions. Maintains, updates, and analyzes key performance indicators and Gemba boards to drive situational awareness and root cause corrective actions. Collaborates with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to conduct S&OP meetings and ensure alignment between customer demand and manufacturing capacity. Aligns long-term production schedules with financial plans, looking 12 months ahead to prepare the organization for demand fluctuations and capacity needs. Ensures compliance with ISO quality standards and supports process improvement initiatives, including participation in Kaizen events. Trains and mentors team members on production planning processes and tools, fostering a collaborative and adaptable culture. Oversees that planners stay on schedule and release jobs on time. Collaborates with planners to ensure projects reach work centers in a timely manner and are tracked correctly. Manages a small team by providing guidance and a clear path for their success. What will make you suc…