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Motive Workforce

Production Planner

Motive Workforce, Inglewood, California, United States, 90397

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Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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Senior Technical Recruiter - Program Manager Production Planner

Inglewood, CA | On-site

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$75,000 to $85,000 + potential bonus

We are a well-established manufacturing company headquartered in Inglewood, CA, producing complex products for commercial, scientific, and military customers worldwide. The company has been operating successfully for over 25 years and is entering a period of system modernization and long-term growth.

This role is ideal for a Production Planner who is patient, detail-oriented, and comfortable working within an older ERP environment while supporting changes over the next several years as a new ERP is implemented.

If you have Vantage experience, that's a plus. If not, we care more about your ability to stay organized, adaptable, and proactive as systems evolve.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Plan, release, monitor, reschedule, update, and close production work orders

Expedite WIP and adjust schedules based on material availability and capacity changes

Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on BOMs, routings, and work center setup

Participate in regular Operations meetings to align production priorities with Sales requirements

Capture and communicate BOM details through work order release

Participate in ECO activity related to structure or routing changes

Track in-work product and coordinate outsourced subassemblies with Purchasing

Review and verify labor and material postings and ensure accurate work order closure

Use ERP tools to report capacity requirements, including overtime needs

Review open sales orders daily to prepare product ahead of shipping dates

Monitor dispatch activity to ensure accurate, on-time transactions across operations

Work proactively with Manufacturing Supervisors, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to keep schedules on track

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred

or AA degree with 5+ years of production or materials planning experience

Strong working knowledge of ERP and MRP principles

Epicor or Vantage experience is a plus, not required

Solid understanding of BOMs, routings, and manufacturing workflows

Experience coordinating Production, Purchasing, and Engineering functions

Working knowledge of Excel for tracking, analysis, and reporting

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage high-volume workloads with shifting priorities

This Role Is a Good Fit If You

Are patient and methodical with legacy systems

Stay steady when priorities change

Take ownership of work orders from release through close

Communicate clearly across departments

Want to be part of a company preparing for long-term ERP modernization

What’s Offered

Base salary of $75,000 to $85,000 plus potential bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stable manufacturing environment with long-term growth

Opportunity to play a key role during a major system transition

If you are an experienced Production Planner who can keep manufacturing operations running smoothly today while helping prepare for tomorrow, apply now. Immediate start preferred.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

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