Production Planner

PPG; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

PPG Aerospace in Mojave, California, is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate and optimize production schedules in a dynamic aerospace environment. You will report to the Coating Planning Manager and work on-site to support efficient manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include prioritizing work orders, coordinating with procurement, and contributing to lean initiatives and 5S standards. Candidates with 1 year of planning experience and a high school diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of material planning or manufacturing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
• PPG Aerospace experience working with part numbers and production processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize planning knowledge to handle work orders following MRP and MPS.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to prioritize work orders based on material availability, resources, capacity, and customer demand.
• Coordinate with Procurement to facilitate purchase or expedite materials to support production needs.
• Assist Master Scheduler with basic data entry and coordination tasks.
• Contribute to project teams for planning and process improvement initiatives.
• Basic understanding of material planning fundamentals and manufacturing processes.
• Engage in lean activities, including RIWs, Kaizens, and Hoshin activities.
• Support 5S standards for the department.

Skills

Material planning

Production scheduling

Lean / continuous improvement

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you someone who finds joy in working with part numbers and revels in the intricacies of manufacturing processes? Join our team at PPG Aerospace in Mojave, California, as a Production Planner. You'll be a vital part of coordinating and optimizing production schedules, ensuring the efficient flow of operations in our dynamic aerospace environment. Reporting directly to the Coating Planning Manager, you'll work on-site and contribute to the planning and organization of a variety of tasks that are crucial to the Aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize planning knowledge to handle work orders following Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Collaborate with manufacturing to help prioritize work orders based on material availability, work center resources, capacity, and customer demand
• Coordinate with Procurement to facilitate purchase or expedite materials in appropriate quantities to support production needs
• Assist Master Scheduler with basic data entry and coordination tasks
• Contribute to project teams for planning and process improvement initiatives
• Basic understanding of material planning fundamentals and manufacturing processes
• Engage in lean activities, including participation in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs), Kaizens, and Hoshin activities
• Support 5S standards for the department

Qualifications

• 1 year of material planning or manufacturing experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
• PPG Aerospace experience working with part numbers and production processes preferred

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000 with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 2.5% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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 than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop 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 excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, 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 new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

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

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PPG provides equal 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, gender identity or expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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 insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the 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.

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