Strategic Production Planner: MRP & Scheduling

Trust Automation, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Automation is seeking a Production Planner to support manufacturing planning and scheduling in accordance with AS9100 standards and TA policies. The role focuses on managing material requirements, capacity planning, and throughput to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities include creating daily schedules, rolling master plans, coordinating with procurement, and maintaining MRP integrity. The position requires strong organizational skills, ERP experience, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Cross-functional knowledge of configuration management, document control, and manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; prioritize tasks and communicate priorities.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task.
• Problem solving/critical thinking and data analytics skills.
• High level of personal accountability.
• Professional written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience working with ERP systems, work order documentation, routings, etc.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and communicate the daily production schedule across products and customer requirements.
• Create a rolling master production plan for designated customers and products.
• Work closely with procurement to ensure material requirements are met.
• Work with manufacturing leadership to develop, implement, and optimize product line operations.
• Communicate with manufacturing team regarding capacity and shift loading to meet production needs.
• Oversee production orders' planned schedule until release to floor; communicate exceptions and risks.
• Maintain MRP data integrity to drive real-time material and production schedules.
• Contribute to MRP development; define workflows and reports.
• Coordinate changes with configuration management and communicate to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with materials leadership to adapt to forecast changes.
• Provide reporting and analysis of KPIs as required.

Skills

Configuration management

Document control

Manufacturing

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Trust Automation is seeking a Production Planner to support manufacturing planning and scheduling in accordance with AS9100 standards and TA policies. The role focuses on managing material requirements, capacity planning, and throughput to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities include creating daily schedules, rolling master plans, coordinating with procurement, and maintaining MRP integrity. The position requires strong organizational skills, ERP experience, and proficiency with MS Office.