Production Planner

Yoh,-A-Day-; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Production Planner to own the master schedule for complex electromechanical instrument builds in Pleasanton, CA. You will translate demand into executable work orders while coordinating with Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, and Manufacturing on material readiness and scheduling.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in production planning, strong Oracle ERP/MRP experience, and hands-on shop-floor capability with multi-level BOMs.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with Oracle ERP and MRP, work orders, inventory data, planned orders, and inventory transactions.
• Experience planning complex electromechanical instrument builds with multi-level BOMs.
• Hands-on on the manufacturing floor and in the stockroom with cross-functional teams.
• Strong Excel skills with pivot tables, lookups, and large data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own the master production schedule and release work orders for instrument builds, subassemblies, service, and spare demand.
• Run and action MRP in Oracle, converting planned orders into requisitions and work orders with accurate dates, quantities, and priorities.
• Balance production schedules against labor capacity, test and burn-in availability, material lead times, and other manufacturing constraints.
• Maintain planning parameters including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, lot sizing, and sourcing rules.
• Publish clear-to-build and shortage reports and drive material shortages to resolution through daily cross-functional follow-up.
• Partner with Procurement to expedite, pull in, or push out purchase orders based on actual production requirements.
• Work directly with Warehouse teams on kit staging, pick accuracy, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with Quality on incoming inspection priorities, non-conforming materials, and MRB dispositions impacting production.
• Work alongside Manufacturing and Test to sequence builds, resolve line-side shortages, and adjust schedules for rework or troubleshooting.
• Maintain BOM accuracy and manage material impacts associated with engineering changes, cut-in points, rework requirements, and obsolete inventory.
• Reconcile work order material issues, backflush errors, inventory transactions, and variances within Oracle.
• Track and report schedule attainment, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and shortage recovery.
• Identify recurring causes of production delays and drive improvements to prevent repeat shortages.

Skills

Oracle ERP

MRP

Excel

Production planning

Cross-functional coordination

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/engineering/business

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

PLM systems

Job description

Production Planner, Manufacturing Yoh is looking for a Production Planner, Manufacturing to support our client in the biotechnology manufacturing industry. This position will own production planning and scheduling for complex electromechanical instruments, translating demand into executable work orders while driving material readiness across Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, and Manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on production planning experience, proficiency with Oracle ERP and MRP, and experience supporting complex electromechanical instrument builds with multi-level BOMs.

Industry: Biotechnology / Manufacturing
Location: Pleasanton, CA
Schedule: Full-time, onsite
Compensation: $48.00–$55.00 per hour, DOE
Type: Contract (6 month initial with ability to extend /perm)

Responsibilities

• Own the master production schedule and release work orders for instrument builds, subassemblies, service, and spare demand.
• Run and action MRP in Oracle, converting planned orders into requisitions and work orders with accurate dates, quantities, and priorities.
• Balance production schedules against labor capacity, test and burn‑in availability, material lead times, and other manufacturing constraints.
• Maintain planning parameters including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, lot sizing, and sourcing rules.
• Publish clear‑to‑build and shortage reports and drive material shortages to resolution through daily cross‑functional follow‑up.
• Partner with Procurement to expedite, pull in, or push out purchase orders based on actual production requirements.
• Work directly with Warehouse teams on kit staging, pick accuracy, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with Quality on incoming inspection priorities, non‑conforming materials, and MRB dispositions impacting production.
• Work alongside Manufacturing and Test to sequence builds, resolve line‑side shortages, and adjust schedules for rework or troubleshooting.
• Maintain BOM accuracy and manage material impacts associated with engineering changes, cut‑in points, rework requirements, and obsolete inventory.
• Reconcile work order material issues, backflush errors, inventory transactions, and variances within Oracle.
• Track and report schedule attainment, on‑time delivery, inventory levels, and shortage recovery.
• Identify recurring causes of production delays and drive improvements to prevent repeat shortages.

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5+ years of production planning, master scheduling, or materials planning experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with Oracle ERP, including MRP, work orders, inventory data, planned orders, and inventory transactions.
• Experience planning complex electromechanical instrument builds involving mechanical, electrical, and optical, fluidic, or pneumatic subassemblies.
• Experience working with deep, multi‑level BOMs and long‑lead components.
• Hands‑on working style with the ability to work directly on the manufacturing floor and in the stockroom with Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and analysis of large data sets.
• Ability to manage competing production priorities, maintain realistic schedules, and clearly communicate risks and trade‑offs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within an ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or similar regulated or quality‑controlled manufacturing environment.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Familiarity with engineering change control and PLM systems.
• Experience supporting NPI and transitioning products from pilot builds into sustained production.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, business, or equivalent hands‑on experience.

What’s Offered

This is an opportunity to work in a hands‑on manufacturing environment supporting complex instrument production while partnering closely with Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, Manufacturing, and Test teams.

Estimated Min Rate: $48.00/hour
Estimated Max Rate: $55.00/hour

This position is recruited for by Yoh on behalf of our client. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Estimated Min Rate: $33.60
Estimated Max Rate: $48.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.