Strategic Production Planner

RIDE; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RIDE is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to create and manage production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with sales, procurement, quality, engineering, and other departments to align production plans with capacity and specifications.

The role requires a 4-year degree in Business Administration or Operations Management or equivalent, plus 3+ years of relevant experience; APICS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree in Business Administration or Operations Management or equivalent plus 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• APICS certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the manufacturing schedule for production.
• Review the project during NPR meetings prior to production.
• Assist in developing production plans with timelines per specs.
• Determine production requirements based on capacity and specs.
• Plan workflows and schedules for production departments.
• Assess delays and mitigate production risks; escalate as needed.
• Notify Project Managers of delays and outages.
• Evaluate current processes and recommend improvements.
• Conduct daily production schedule meetings.
• Ensure finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, quality control, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Audit manufacturing capacity and workforce size regularly.
• Prepare detailed reports on cycle performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organization

Exceptional planning

Analytical

Communication skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Math & statistics

Education

4-year degree in Business Administration or Operations Management

APICS certification (asset)

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

RIDE is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to create and manage production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with sales, procurement, quality, engineering, and other departments to align production plans with capacity and specifications.

The role requires a 4-year degree in Business Administration or Operations Management or equivalent, plus 3+ years of relevant experience; APICS certification is a plus.