Production Planner Jobs in California

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
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 hours 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, 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

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 2 days ago

Role Summary/Purpose: The Production Control planner will be responsible for defined work or projects with moderate complexity....

Production Planner

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago

Develop schedules and plans involving both internal resources, partner team resources, and external vendor resources Work with other production planners in other work centers to align on priorities...

Master Scheduler

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 4 days ago

line to meet manufacturing schedule requirements Organizes / tracks of shipments for dispatch from the supply base to ensure on time delivery at the plant Maintains an optimum level of finished product...

Now Hiring for a Production Control Planner Aerospace 826839

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • 4 days ago

Job Description Helpmates is seeking a Production Control Planner for a company located in Santa Fe Springs, CA....

Production Control Planner

  • La Mirada, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • La Mirada, CA
  • 4 days ago

Production Control Planner Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Production Control Planner to create and manage production schedules and capacity plans....

Production Planning Manager

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • 4 days ago

planning, production control systems, SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills....

Production Control Planner (PCP02)

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 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...

Principal Production Planner and Scheduler

  • Commerce, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 5 days ago

Overview Reporting to the Production Planning Manager, the Production Planner plans sequence of assembly and other manufacturing operations relating to specific portion of program and product deliverables...

Production Planner II

  • Oxnard, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 5 days ago

PRODUCTION PLANNER II ASD, Inc....

Master Scheduler

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 6 days ago

line to meet manufacturing schedule requirements Organizes / tracks of shipments for dispatch from the supply base to ensure on time delivery at the plant Maintains an optimum level of finished product...

Senior Production Planner

  • Fremont, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 6 days ago

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

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Production Planner Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Production Planner Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Production Planners in California 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 California
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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