Production Planner Jobs in San Jose, CA

A Production Planner in the manufacturing industry is responsible for planning and organizing production schedules, assessing project and resource requirements, and estimating, negotiating, and agreeing on budgets and timelines with clients and managers. They also ensure that the manufacturing process meets health and safety regulations, and they oversee product standards and implement quality control programs. Their role is pivotal in coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or among departments according to production schedules. They also confer with department supervisors to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from methods or engineering departments.

Important skills for a Production Planner include analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and negotiation skills, a thorough understanding of production procedures, and the ability to plan and prioritize work. They should also have knowledge of production planning and quality control principles, and be experienced in reading and understanding product schematics and blueprints. Certifications in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS can be advantageous in this role. Prior to becoming a Production Planner, individuals might have roles such as Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor, or Inventory Analyst.

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Master Production Scheduler

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Analyze work center capacity, material availability, and resource constraints to generate efficient, executable production plans....

Master Scheduler, NPI Board and Systems

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

What we need to see: Bachelors degree in Operations/Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 12+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling...

Production Control Planner (PCP02)

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Production Control Planner (PCP02) Job Employer Name: NVIDIA CorporationSpiderID: 13860682 Location: Santa Clara, CaliforniaDate Posted: 10/11/2024 Wage: TBDCategory: Engineering Job Code: PCP02 Number...

Production Planner (SPP01)

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Manage the production planning execution within and between contract manufacturers (CM's), working closely with the factory production managers to address and resolve issues....

Master Scheduler, NPI Board and System

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

What we need to see: Bachelors degree in Operations/Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 8+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling...

Senior Production Planner

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Senior Production Planner – Automotive - Stamping and Assembly Location: Sothern California. | $100K – $130K Join a Growing Automotive & Consumer Products Manufacturer!...

Production Planner

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

plan targets....

Master Scheduler - ASIC, Silicon One

  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago

Master Production Scheduling Develop and maintain a weekly Master Production Schedule (MPS) covering a 13-week planning horizon, aligning with customer demand, forecasts, and supply chain constraints...

Production Planner

  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago

AND ABILITIES: Prior Lean or Work Cell experience a major plus Excellent communication abilities Proven experience as a production planner Excellent knowledge of production planning and capacity planning...

Master Production Planner (MPP01)

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Manage the production planning execution within and between contract manufacturers (CM's), working closely with the factory production managers to address and resolve issues....

Sr Demand Supply Planner

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Responsible for working with Field Service Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, Production Planning, Manufacturing/Service Operations, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineers to obtain an optimal...

Senior Production Planner

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago

schedules....

Supply Planner

  • San Jose, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 17 days ago

planning, and vendor management Experience working with global contract manufacturers and suppliers Proven ability to manage inventory/SKU complexity and seasonal volume fluctuations Proficiency in...

Production Planning Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Job Purpose: The Production Planning Manager oversee production planning and management activities within the organization....

Production Planner

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Purpose: Follows up the demand forecast from all customers for Factory Master Schedule to concerned department for manufacturing planning such as manpower, equipment capacity, materials, revenue...

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Lean Production
Learn how to apply key elements of Lean Production, from minimizing inventory and reducing setup times, to using 5S and Kaizen, in order to improve quality and productivity in your workplace....
Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner (CFDP)
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Salary for Production Planner Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Production Planners in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.0%
High School or GED
23.8%
Master's Degree
16.6%
Associate's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.3%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Planners in San Jose, CA
2-4 years
31.1%
1-2 years
23.3%
Less than 1 year
16.8%
6-8 years
9.7%
None
9.0%
10+ years
7.3%
8-10 years
1.8%
4-6 years
1.0%



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