Production Scheduler & Planner — ERP-Driven, In-Office Fremont

Socket.dev; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler in Fremont, CA to develop and maintain detailed production schedules across fabrication, assembly, and shipping, aligning with customer requirements and material availability. The role requires 100% in-office presence and leverages INFOR ERP for planning and reporting to optimize throughput and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–7 years of planning experience, strong Excel skills, and

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.

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.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Capacity planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

INFOR ERP

Job description

IEM is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler in Fremont, CA to develop and maintain detailed production schedules across fabrication, assembly, and shipping, aligning with customer requirements and material availability. The role requires 100% in-office presence and leverages INFOR ERP for planning and reporting to optimize throughput and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–7 years of planning experience, strong Excel skills, and