Production Scheduler

Nikkiso Co.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases in Santa Ana, CA seeks a Production Planner to support routing, BOM input, and ERP planning. You will collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, materials, engineering, quality, and logistics to ensure timely lead times and delivery commitments.

The role emphasizes maintaining production schedules, communicating impacts, and expediting material when required to meet customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 5–6 years planning/production control experience is listed as a requirement.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and good problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routing and BOM input for ERP planning requirements.
• Support production scheduling and coordination with manufacturing, procurement, and engineering.
• Monitor schedules, communicate lead times, and address material shortages to meet delivery commitments.
• Expedite or adjust plans to accommodate changes and delays.
• Maintain production schedule integrity and ensure 100% on‑time delivery where possible.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

ERP/MRP experience

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent working

MS Word & Excel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gasesis a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as - 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.

Job Overview

Provides input and oversight of routings and bills of material (BOMs) in support of material resource planning (ERP) requirements. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and working with the production team to support the scheduling of orders and scheduled customer commitments; working closely with internal departments such as manufacturing, procurement, materials, engineering, quality, and logistics to ensure timely communication of lead times, schedule impacts and changes, material shortages, etc.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and improving work order routers with manufacturing engineer help
• Creating work order packages: consisting of pick tickets, prints with correct revision level and routers per the Planning schedule
• Monitor work orders to ensure schedules are being met
• Confers with department management to determine the status of assigned projects
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
• When necessary, informs Purchasing to expedite specific material in order to meet delivery commitments
• Ensures system integrity through maintenance of production schedule and work orders
• Monitors ERP, shortage lists, and related indicators to determine 100% material availability and to ensure 100% on-time customer delivery
• Participate in teams to help make necessary improvements and changes to all process-related issues
• Attends cross-functional activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production processes
• Identifies and communicates a detailed status on any material planning items impacting the production schedule (e.g., part shortages)
• Ensure that workflows, processes and products comply with safety regulations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5 - 6 years of experience in planning and/or production control
• Experience utilizing an ERP/MRP system
• Good investigative and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to think logically and methodically
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Decision-making ability coupled with the ability to work independently and proactively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Understanding of standard manufacturing and safety compliance processes
• Experience with Marine Class societies preferred

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. may be required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Salary Range:$29/hr. - $39/hr.

EEOC Statement

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.