Production Planner

Quantum-Systems,-Inc; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum-Systems Inc. is seeking a Production Planner in Moorpark, CA to oversee schedules, material coordination, and resource planning in a lean manufacturing setting. Close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing ensures on-time delivery and optimized workflows.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in production planning or operations, hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite), and strong Excel data analysis skills, with U.S. citizenship required for regulatory reasons.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of production planning, supply chain, or operations experience, including 4+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, material management, and capacity planning.
• Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite) and data analysis with Excel.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge, including Kanban.
• U.S. citizenship required due to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with priorities and material availability.
• Manage work orders in NetSuite ERP and adjust timelines as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to address shortages.
• Analyze capacity and balance workloads across production lines.
• Prepare reports on production performance, risks, and delivery timelines.
• Support new product launches by ensuring material readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and process enhancements.

Skills

Production scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Capacity planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft 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.