Production Planner

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum-Systems Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to oversee production schedules, material coordination, and resource planning to support lean manufacturing and on-time delivery for customer programs.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to optimize workflows and address capacity and material constraints. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in production planning or operations, strong scheduling and ERP experience (NetSuite), and a track record of driving

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in production planning and supply chain operations.
• Proficient in capacity planning and scheduling.
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform all planning activities to support customer and program demands for execution in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and material availability.
• Manage work orders within NetSuite ERP and other systems, adjusting timelines and workflows based on changing requirements and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address material shortages, implement engineering updates, and ensure timely completion of production tasks.
• Drive efficiency by analyzing capacity, recommending adjustments, and implementing solutions to balance workloads across production lines.
• Support new product launches by coordinating planning activities and ensuring readiness of materials, equipment, and schedules.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance, highlighting risks, delivery timelines, and areas for improvement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying bottlenecks and proposing process enhancements.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Excel data analysis

Tools

NetSuite

MRP

Excel

Job description

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Quantum-Systems Inc. is a global leader in aerial intelligence and autonomous, AI-powered aerial robotics. We design, develop, manufacture and deliver eVTOL Unmanned Aircraft Systems UAS and an ecosystem of related products and services. Our business directly addresses the Defense and Security markets in North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America. We currently have an opening for a Production Planner. This position reports to the Senior Director of Production and Supply Chain.

The Production Planner at Quantum-Systems Inc. will oversee production schedules, material coordination, and resource planning to ensure seamless operations and alignment with our production goals. This role involves close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to optimize workflows and address challenges in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all planning activities to support customer and program demands for execution in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and material availability.
• Manage work orders within NetSuite ERP and other systems, adjusting timelines and workflows based on changing requirements and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address material shortages, implement engineering updates, and ensure timely completion of production tasks.
• Drive efficiency by analyzing capacity, recommending adjustments, and implementing solutions to balance workloads across production lines.
• Support new product launches by coordinating planning activities and ensuring readiness of materials, equipment, and schedules.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance, highlighting risks, delivery timelines, and areas for improvement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying bottlenecks and proposing process enhancements.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations, with 4+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, material management, and capacity planning methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), MRP, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of lean manufacturing principles such as Kanban.
• U.S. citizenship required due to regulatory requirements.