Production & Materials Planning Specialist

PPG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

PPG in Sylmar, CA is seeking a Production & Materials Planning Specialist to balance customer demand with plant capacity and ensure seamless material flow. This onsite role reports to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager and focuses on creating efficient master production schedules and material plans.

Responsibilities include releasing work orders, optimizing schedules, managing POs, MRB/RMA processes, and driving continuous improvement using advanced Excel and KPI dashboards.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in production planning, materials control, or scheduling in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Advanced Excel is mandatory; Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen exp is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Generate, prioritize, and release Work Orders aligned with MPS and demand forecasts.
• Develop detailed production schedules to improve machine utilization and on-time delivery.
• Monitor capacity and constraints to balance workload and prevent bottlenecks.
• Run MRP reports to identify shortages and replenishment needs; manage POs for materials.
• Lead MRB activities and manage end-to-end RMA processes with Quality and Customer Service.
• Coordinate material allocations for high-priority products and constrained components.
• Identify supply bottlenecks early and develop robust mitigation plans.
• Translate data into actionable insights; track KPIs with Excel and dashboards.

Skills

ERP/MRP proficiency

Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen

Supplier relationship management

Advanced Excel

Data analysis & KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Industrial Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Production & Materials Planning Specialist to join our manufacturing team onsite in Sylmar, CA . In this role, you will be responsible for balancing customer demand with plant capacity while ensuring seamless material flow.

This role reports to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate, prioritize, and release Work Orders in alignment with master production schedules (MPS) and customer demand forecasts.
• Develop detailed production schedules to optimize machine utilization, minimize changeover times, and ensure on-time delivery (OTD) while preventing bottlenecks.
• Monitor plant capacity, and equipment constraints to balance workload and smooth production peaks.
• Run and analyze MRP reports to identify material shortages, buffer stock levels, and replenishment requirements.
• Create, issue, and manage POs for raw materials, and components based on production schedules and inventory thresholds.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors. Proactively follow up on open POs, track shipment milestones, expedite critical parts, and resolve delivery or quality discrepancies.
• Coordinate and lead MRB activities to disposition non-conforming materials, scrap, rework, or return-to-vendor (RTV) items efficiently, minimizing production downtime.
• Manage the end-to-end RMA process for customer returns, ensuring timely evaluation, root-cause tracking, replacement fulfillment, and credit processing in coordination with Quality and Customer Service teams.
• Coordinate and manage material allocations for high-priority products, key accounts, or constrained components to maximize operational efficiency.
• Identify potential supply bottlenecks, material shortages, and production disruptions early; develop and execute robust mitigation and contingency plans.
• Translate complex manufacturing and supply chain data into clear, actionable insights to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Leverage advanced Excel functionalities, Power Query, and dynamic dashboarding tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications

• Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration is strongly preferred .
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, materials control, or scheduling within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Advanced Excel are mandatory
• Demonstrated track record of participating in or leading Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record of managing supplier relationships, resolving non-conformance issues, and executing risk mitigation strategies.

#LI-Onsite

The base salary range for this position is $73,400 to $82,000 with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 4.5% of base salary.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as

• Health
• Dental
• Life
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability/Leave
• other Voluntary benefit offerings

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.