Production Scheduler Jobs in California

A Production Scheduler in the manufacturing industry plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient production flow. They are responsible for developing and maintaining detailed production schedules, coordinating with various departments to ensure that all parts, supplies, and equipment are available when needed, and monitoring the production process to ensure it stays on schedule. They also adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in demand or production capacity, and communicate any changes or delays to relevant parties. These professionals play a critical role in optimizing production operations, minimizing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of products.

Production Schedulers should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. They should be proficient in using scheduling software and have a solid understanding of production processes and supply chain management. In terms of certification, a Production Scheduler may benefit from certification programs such as the CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) from APICS. Prior to becoming a Production Scheduler, an individual may have roles such as Production Assistant, Production Planner, or Supply Chain Analyst which provide a solid foundation in understanding the production process and developing effective scheduling strategies.

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Principal Master Scheduler

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 3 hours ago

This role will require the individual to load and maintain master schedules and bills of materials (BOMs) to meet production schedules along with program and customer expectations....

Production Planner/Analyst 3

  • North Hollywood, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • North Hollywood, CA
  • 1 day ago

production supervisors Provides current status and projected completion dates to interested parties Directly handles and responds MRP/ERP system production control messages Manages inventory levels...

Master Scheduler

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 2 days ago

rolling 3-month master production plan for designated products....

Production Planner (Temp Conversion)

  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 3 days ago

12844BR** **Title:** Production Planner (Temp Conversion) **Job Description:** Own the decision of SKU-level Finish goods (FG) and Work-in-Process (WIP) production plan to balance demand, inventory...

Production Planning Analyst

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Bachelor's degree in business, materials management, or supply chain operations, or related field preferred. 2+ years' experience in production planning and execution required....

Production Planner I

  • Torrance, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 6 days ago

Reviews and communicates the production schedules to Manufacturing Supervisors....

Production Planner

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 6 days ago

Timely dispositions of materials; plan and reserve for EOL (End of Life) support....

Production Planning - Sr Production Planner

  • Tracy, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Tracy, CA
  • 6 days ago

processes. + Experience in inventory management, production scheduling, and demand forecasting, with a focus on process optimization. + Some experience in creating production plans and schedules preferred...

Master Scheduler

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 days ago

Experience in Shipping/Warehousing Experience in Production Planning APICs certified in CPIM or working towards preferred. Access/SQL and general relational database knowledge....

Production Planner II

  • Shafter, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Shafter, CA
  • 7 days ago

Essential Duties Create and maintain Plant's finite production schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis that balances production efficiency, raw materials and WIP inventory, and customer service...

Principal Planner - Supply Planning

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 7 days ago

Partner with global demand and supply planners and production teams align capacity and production plans with demand forecasts and inventory targets....

Production Planner

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

Essential Functions: Creates production schedules and capacity plans, publishes production schedules and requirements Handles all phases of the ERP system, ordering material, releasing material to the...

Senior Production Planner

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 8 days ago

Plan and monitor inventory of Work in Progress (WIP) Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, collaborating with management, sales, production...

Production Planner

  • Torrance, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 8 days ago

Conduct finite capacity scheduling in support of the master production schedule, plan and manage all production scheduling and material related activities for new product introductions Define finite...

Production Control Planner

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

Essential Functions: Creates production schedules and capacity plans, publishes production schedules and requirements Handles all phases of the ERP system, ordering material, releasing material to the...

Demographic Data for California

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Production Scheduler Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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....
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Salary for Production Scheduler Jobs in California

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

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Highest Education Level

Production Schedulers 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 Schedulers 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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