Lead Production Planner & Scheduler

RTCA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus programs

Job summary

RTCA, a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group, seeks a Planning Lead to drive schedule integrity and production flow at the Chatsworth, CA site. You will independently manage complex production schedules, resolve constraints, and mentor Planning Associates, reporting to the Master Scheduler.

Responsibilities include translating the master schedule into site priorities, coordinating across machining, quality, purchasing, shipping, and engineering, and delivering on-time performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years in production planning, scheduling, or production control.
• Experience managing production schedules and resolving constraints.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage schedules and data.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency for planning metrics.
• Excellent organization and prioritization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination.
• Experience mentoring or leading planning staff.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage production schedules across multiple work centers and shifts.
• Escalate scheduling conflicts, capacity constraints, and material shortages; drive recovery plans.
• Translate MPS into actionable site-level work order priorities with Master Scheduler.
• Coordinate daily/weekly production priorities across machining, quality, purchasing, shipping, and engineering.
• Develop, track, and report key planning metrics to leadership.
• Lead onboarding and training for Planning Associates.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce lead time and improve throughput.
• Ensure ERP/MRP data accuracy and scheduling visibility.
• Represent Planning in cross-functional meetings and report status.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Cross-functional coordination

Mentoring/training

Project scheduling

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Global Shop

JobBOSS

Master Scheduler collaboration

Job description

RTCA, a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group, seeks a Planning Lead to drive schedule integrity and production flow at the Chatsworth, CA site. You will independently manage complex production schedules, resolve constraints, and mentor Planning Associates, reporting to the Master Scheduler.

Responsibilities include translating the master schedule into site priorities, coordinating across machining, quality, purchasing, shipping, and engineering, and delivering on-time performance