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Production Planner | Urgently hiring! | 827341

Irvine, CA 92618

Posted: 08/09/2025 Job Category: Office Clerical and Administration Job Number: 827341 Pay Rate: $33 - $36 per hour

Job Description


Job Title: Production Planner- Urgently Hiring 
Pay: $33.00-$36.00 hourly
Schedule: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday-Friday- 100% onsite position
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a Production Planner for a contract opportunity with our client, a leader in global life sciences! The Production Planner will focus on coordinating and optimizing packaging production schedules to ensure execution of the production plan based on Global Planning inputs. The Production Planner role involves analyzing demand, managing inventory levels and working closely with production teams to minimize downtime and maximize efficiently.  

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for:

  • Maintains and establishes production schedules (ERP system or manual Kanban) with input from key departments (production, purchasing, quality control, marketing, supply planning).

  • Ensures optimal production flow through finite scheduling, data analysis, and resolving routine issues.

  • Generates and analyzes data, running reports and offering scheduling recommendations.

  • Using SAP MRP/scheduling tools, the planner will monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, inventory, capacity, yields, scrap, and product life cycles.

  • Resolves production schedule messages and issues raised by production personnel.

  • Handles routine to moderate scheduling tasks with limited scope and complexity.

  • Seeks supervisor guidance for non-routine issues.

  • Follows established processes, work instructions, and policies.

  • Reviews work for accuracy and completeness.

  • Develops reports and tools to improve workflow and efficiency.

The ideal candidate for this role will have: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Product Supply Management, or related field.

  • APICS CPIM certification is a plus.

  • 2+ years of experience with ERP systems or in a Lean Manufacturing environment.

  • Preferred experience in general production planning/scheduling.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate issues.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now for this Production Planner—or contact us to learn more!

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