We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our team. This role involves coordinating production schedules and acting as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries regarding production status and schedule changes. You will also ensure the smooth flow of materials through the production process while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
ResponsibilitiesDetermine production priorities by studying the master production schedule and customer requirements.Serve as the primary customer contact for production status, schedule changes, shipping information, and returned material.Identify raw material and component requirements from engineering and production specifications.Advise management on work progress, material availability, and potential production problems.Coordinate cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and other departments.Evaluate materials supply and demand, preparing work orders or purchase requests as necessary.Schedule and expedite movement of parts to meet customer shipping dates.Apply continuous improvement techniques to internal processes and systems.Analyze inventory usage, scrap, and shrinkage to recommend and implement appropriate actions.Resolve issues related to overshipments, shortages, engineering changes, and order cancellations.Maintain configuration control on open orders and data files as per division policies.Comply with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations, advising management on necessary actions.Provide leadership within the department and act as the prime contact on high-level projects.Train and mentor less experienced employees, sharing specialized knowledge and expertise.
Essential SkillsExperience in planning for manufacturing or aerospace industry (3-5 years).Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.Strong skills in Excel.Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in production planning or material planning.Knowledge of aerospace or manufacturing industry standards.
Work Environment
This position is on-site with working hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $48.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.
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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
\n\nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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