Admin Production Planner

Admin Production Planner

Stockton, CA | $22.00–$23.00 per hour | Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Production Scheduler to support manufacturing operations in Stockton, CA. This position is responsible for planning and coordinating production schedules, managing work orders from start to completion, monitoring workflow throughout the facility, and ensuring customer orders are completed and shipped on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing coordination, production planning, or a related field, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate sales orders and MRP demand into organized and achievable production schedules.
• Release and manage work orders from inception through completion.
• Monitor workflow throughout the manufacturing facility to ensure parts move efficiently from one stage to the next.
• Follow up with production teams regarding job status, timing, and potential delays.
• Expedite operations that may impact production schedules and adjust schedules as unforeseen conditions arise.
• Work closely with Program Managers to determine the status of assigned projects and production requirements.
• Prepare work orders to initiate production and maintain the flow of parts through the facility.
• Prepare production reports and status updates for management.
• Close completed work orders and prepare shipping documentation for final customer shipments.
• Communicate with customers regarding shipping details and delivery information as needed.
• Identify scheduling issues and coordinate with appropriate teams to keep production moving.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing, production planning, operations coordination, or a related area.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably with exposure to production operations, machine shops, or similar facilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing production requirements.
• Ability to follow up effectively and keep projects moving toward completion.
• College-level education is a plus.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a highly organized, proactive problem-solver who can manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with production teams and management, and respond quickly when schedules change.

If you have experience coordinating manufacturing schedules, managing work orders, tracking production progress, and ensuring orders move through a facility efficiently, we'd like to hear from you!

Pay Rate: $22.00–$23.00 per hour

Location: Stockton, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

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