Boutique Recruiting is hiring: Production Planner in San Diego
Boutique Recruiting, San Diego, CA, United States, 92189
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.
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
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
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