Lead Production Planner & Scheduler — Manufacturing Ops

CKC Automation; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

CKC Automation, headquartered in Benicia, CA, is seeking a Production Planning Supervisor to oversee workflow across Assembly and Warehouse, plan materials, coordinate releases to the shop floor, and align schedules, staffing, and priorities as conditions change. This hands-on leadership role rewards organization, problem-solving, and ensuring manufacturing runs on time.

You will manage work orders, shipping/receiving, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional coordination with Purchasing and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production planning, materials management, or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CPIM, CSCP, or related supply chain/planning certification preferred
• Prior supervisory or management experience directly overseeing a shop-floor or warehouse team
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field; or equivalent technical training/experience required

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain work orders in NetSuite ERP based on released BOMs from Engineering
• Own the end-to-end shipping, receiving, and picking process with inventory accuracy and on-time delivery
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Engineering to resolve procurement issues and keep material flowing
• Monitor project timelines and shop capacity, adjust sequencing and staffing as changes occur
• Lead and motivate shipping, receiving, and picking personnel with clear goals and safety practices
• Provide status updates to management using ERP, inventory, and scheduling systems
• Promote a safe, clean, and ethical shop floor and drive continuous improvement
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental policies

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Bias toward action

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations or related field

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

CKC Automation, headquartered in Benicia, CA, is seeking a Production Planning Supervisor to oversee workflow across Assembly and Warehouse, plan materials, coordinate releases to the shop floor, and align schedules, staffing, and priorities as conditions change. This hands-on leadership role rewards organization, problem-solving, and ensuring manufacturing runs on time.

You will manage work orders, shipping/receiving, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional coordination with Purchasing and