Production Planner/Scheduler

industrialelectricmanufacturing; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM in Fremont, CA is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to create and maintain production schedules across fabrication, assembly, and shipping. You will align plans with customer requirements, material availability, and capacity, using ERP tools to optimize efficiency and on-time delivery.

The role requires 100% in-office presence in Fremont, CA, with collaboration across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering to minimize lead times and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3-7 years of production planning or scheduling experience.
• Experience with INFOR ERP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on order priorities, material readiness, and capacity.
• Coordinate with Production, Fabrication, and Engineering to align schedules with resources.
• Review orders, validate ship dates, and ensure alignment with lead times.
• Manage schedule adjustments for expediting orders, delays, or shortages.
• Utilize INFOR ERP to plan, monitor, and adjust manufacturing activities.
• Identify bottlenecks and coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure material flow.
• Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to synchronize schedules.
• Support Lean initiatives such as Kanban and visual management.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Lean principles

Capacity planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering)

Tools

INFOR ERP

Job description

Position Summary

IEM is currently seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler for our Fremont, CA location, and will report to the Senior Director of Operations. The Production Planning/ Scheduler is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules that align with customer requirements, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. This role ensures efficient workflow across fabrication, assembly, and shipping operations, utilizing ERP tools to optimize production efficiency and on-time delivery.

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Fremont, CA offices and does not offer remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on order priorities, material readiness, and work center capacity.
• Coordinate with Production, Fabrication, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment of schedules with available resources.
• Review customer orders, validate ship dates, and ensure alignment with published lead times.
• Manage schedule adjustments for expedited orders, delays, or material shortages, ensuring proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Utilize ERP (INFOR preferred) to plan, monitor, and adjust manufacturing activities.
• Analyze resource and material availability to identify bottlenecks and constraints.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Materials Planning to ensure timely material flow to production lines.
• Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to synchronize schedules with purchasing, fabrication, and assembly.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance scheduling accuracy, reduce lead times, and improve throughput.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives such as Kanban, visual management, and standardized work.
• Support the adoption of best practices for ERP utilization and production reporting.
• Serve as the communication link between production, planning, materials, and customer service teams.
• Escalate capacity or delivery risks promptly to the Production Planning Manager.
• Support coordination of schedule changes due to design modifications or supply delays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (required).
• 3-7 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations coordination in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (INFOR experience preferred).
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing processes, lean principles, and capacity planning.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you'll join a team that powers some of the world's most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things-come be part of the journey.

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

Base Salary Range

[Base Salary Range: $ 85,000 - $110,000]

Learn More

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

Non-Discrimination Statement

IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.