Production Planner / Scheduler

The Structures Company; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company in Rancho Dominguez, CA is seeking a Production Planner / Scheduler to own the master production schedule and translate demand into actionable production plans. You will monitor work orders across procurement to shipment and collaborate with leadership to optimize labor, tooling, and capacity.

Strong Excel, MRP/ERP, and BI reporting skills are essential. Required 3+ years in production planning, BOMs/routings, and scheduling; power BI or similar analytics tools; and a U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or related manufacturing operations.
• Advanced Excel skills with formulas, pivot tables, lookups, dashboards and reporting.
• Experience with BOMs, routings, capacity planning, and material requirements planning.
• Experience evaluating or using MRP/ERP systems and Power BI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Owns and updates the Open Order Report and master production schedule.
• Translate demand and priorities into executable production schedules.
• Monitor orders from procurement to shipment and identify risks.
• Coordinate with production leadership to optimize labor, tooling, and capacity.
• Develop standardized planning processes and real-time dashboards.

Skills

Excel Advanced

Power BI

Power Query

Production scheduling

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

BOMs & routings

Dashboard tools

Job description

JOB TITLE: Production Planner / SchedulerLOCATION: Rancho Dominguez, CAPAY RATE: $40/hourWe are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.Job Details:Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)Industry: Aerospace / Defense / AviationBenefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplierOpenings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Overtime available as needed.Qualifying Questions:Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?Summary:Owns, maintains, and continuously updates the Open Order Report (OOR) and master production schedule.Translates customer demand, order priorities, and delivery requirements into executable production schedules.Monitors work orders throughout the manufacturing process from material procurement through shipment.Identifies potential schedule risks, delayed orders, and resource constraints and develops recovery plans.Coordinates with production leadership to optimize labor utilization, tooling availability, equipment capacity, and material readiness.Evaluates and improves existing scheduling tools, reporting methods, and planning workflows.Develops standardized planning processes, status reporting methods, and update procedures.Creates dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time visibility into order status, bottlenecks, workload, and delivery performance.Validates production schedules against capacity, labor availability, lead times, and material constraints.Identifies shortages, bottlenecks, and resource conflicts and implements recovery actions.Requirements:Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, or a related field.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, dashboards, and reporting tools.Proven experience maintaining and improving production schedules in a manufacturing environment.Experience with work orders, Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, capacity planning, and material requirements planning.Experience evaluating, implementing, or utilizing MRP/ERP systems.Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or similar reporting and analytics tools.High School Diploma or equivalent required.Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.Experience in aerospace, composites, defense, or discrete manufacturing environments preferred.About Us:The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.Eligibility Requirements:Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defenseTake your career to new heights—apply today!#hotjobs