Production Control Planner

FOXSEMICON TECHNOLOGY LLC; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching up to 4%

Dental insurance

Health insurance (100% company-paid medical/dental/vision)

Vision insurance

Paid time off and 10-holiday pay

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

FOXSEMICON TECHNOLOGY LLC based in Union City, California, is seeking a Production Control Planner. This role involves coordinating daily production activities to ensure materials and schedules are executed efficiently for on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and possess 2–4 years of production planning experience. Benefits include health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Basic understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production control processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Release, schedule, and manage work orders in alignment with the master production schedule.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Warehouse for material availability.
• Monitor WIP and production progress; identify and elevate delays.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Position

Production Control Planner

Hours

40 hours per week

Position Summary

The Production Control Planner is responsible for coordinating daily production activities to ensure materials, work orders, and schedules are executed efficiently. This role supports on-time delivery by managing work order release, tracking production progress, resolving shortages, and maintaining accurate system data.

Responsibilities

• Release, schedule, and manage work orders in alignment with the master production schedule.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Warehouse to ensure material availability and readiness for manufacturing.
• Monitor WIP (work-in-process) and production progress; identify delays, bottlenecks, or shortages and elevate them as needed.
• Track and prioritize orders to support on‑time delivery, including expedites and schedule adjustments.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems, including work order status, lead times, and inventory transactions.
• Communicate daily production status, risks, and recovery plans to cross‑functional teams.
• Support inventory control by monitoring shortages, excess, and slow‑moving materials.
• Assist in capacity coordination by highlighting constraints and supporting scheduling adjustments.
• Prepare and maintain reports on production performance, WIP status, and delivery metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production flow, data accuracy, and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Basic understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production control processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and coordination skills with cross‑functional teams.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance (100% company‑paid medical/dental/vision)
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off and 10-holiday pay
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)