Join a well-established manufacturing company in San Diego, CA that has been a leader in the waste management and recycling industry for nearly five decades. Known for engineering excellence, innovative designs, and high-quality material recovery solutions, this organization delivers turnkey systems for both new installations and retrofits. They are seeking a Production Planner to serve as the central link between project management, engineering, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, communicates effectively in English and Spanish, and has strong organizational skills to keep production schedules on track. With the stability of a recession-proof business, mentorship from approachable leadership, and the opportunity to grow into a direct hire position, this is a chance to build a rewarding long-term career.  

Salary Range: $28 – $35 / hour DOE (Temp-to-Hire, $60,000 – $85,000 / year DOE upon conversion)  

Production Planner Requirements:   

• 3–4 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within manufacturing 
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and Microsoft Excel 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong communication skills 
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities 
• Understanding of manufacturing workflows from engineering through shipping 

Production Planner Responsibilities:  

• Provide regular status updates on projects and shop activities 
• Serve as the communication point between project managers and other departments 
• Attend weekly production and project management meetings, plus bi-weekly sequence update meetings 
• Track customer service sales orders and update item status reports 
• Coordinate with purchasing on delivery dates for third-party items and adjust schedules as needed 
• Anticipate timelines, identify potential delays, and make quick, informed decisions to meet deadlines 
• Communicate sequence or schedule changes to all stakeholders 
• Investigate and resolve issues to keep projects moving forward 

Benefits: 

• Health insurance  
• 401(k) plan with match 
• PTO options and paid holidays 
• Discretionary year-end bonus 
• Stable work environment with low turnover and strong employee retention 
• Opportunity to grow into a direct hire position within a company that values mentorship and career development 

If you are an organized professional ready to take on a central role in production planning with a respected and recession-proof manufacturing leader, apply now and take the next step in your career! 

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