Production Planner

Manpower, Inc.; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is recruiting for a Production Planner II on-site in Richmond, CA. The role focuses on supporting production planning and scheduling for a complex chemical manufacturing facility, with heavy SAP/MRP use and cross-functional collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a related bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of production planning experience, with strong analytical and Excel skills. APICS CPIM certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of production planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP, MRP, or ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of BOMs and routings.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives is a plus.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute MRP activities within a SAP environment to support production and inventory requirements.
• Develop and maintain mid- and long-term production plans for a complex manufacturing operation with over 3,000 SKUs.
• Establish and manage finite production schedules to optimize workflow and manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze inventory trends, material movement, safety stock levels, batch sizing, and capacity utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, improve processes, and support supply chain objectives.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel proficiency

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Operations

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Our client, a leading life sciences organization, is seeking a Production Planner II to join their team. As a Production Planner II, you will be part of the Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations team supporting production planning and scheduling activities for a complex chemical manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive manufacturing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Job Title: Production Planner II
Location:Fully Onsite in Richmond, CA
Pay Range: $37.30-$51.29/hr
Shift: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

What's the Job?

• Execute MRP activities within a SAP environment to support production and inventory requirements
• Develop and maintain mid- and long-term production plans for a complex manufacturing operation with over 3,000 SKUs
• Establish and manage finite production schedules to optimize workflow and manufacturing efficiency
• Analyze inventory trends, material movement, safety stock levels, batch sizing, and capacity utilization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, improve processes, and support supply chain objectives

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field
• 3-5 years of production planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in SAP, MRP, or ERP systems
• Strong understanding of Bills of Material (BOMs) and manufacturing routings
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives is a plus
• APICS CPIM certification preferred

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work for a leading life sciences organization supporting critical products used worldwide
• Gain experience managing production planning for a highly complex manufacturing operation
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
• Contribute directly to manufacturing efficiency, customer satisfaction, and supply chain performance
• Develop valuable experience in SAP, production planning, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)