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Planner I

Q Microwave
El Cajon, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025 CLOSED ON 3/7/2025

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Description

Ready to Launch Your Career in Manufacturing? Apply Now!

Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy coordinating schedules, optimizing processes, and ensuring seamless production flow? If so, we want YOU to be part of our dynamic team as a Planner I !

The Planner I will be responsible for coordinating production schedules to ensure that customer demands are met in a timely manner. This role involves facilitating production start dates for new orders and tracking production progress for existing orders.

Requirements

  • What You'll Do :

Production Scheduling & Coordination :

Use production lead times and delivery dates to establish start-by schedules

  • Work closely with production managers and team leads to set priorities and deadlines
  • Monitor production activities and adjust schedules to align with progress
  • Problem-Solving & Optimization :

  • Identify potential bottlenecks and communicate delays proactively
  • Adjust schedules dynamically to meet evolving project needs
  • Track and report key performance metrics like lead time and on-time delivery
  • Cross-Department Collaboration :

  • Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability
  • Serve as a liaison between production teams and other departments
  • Provide regular schedule updates to management and stakeholders
  • Safety & Compliance :

  • Perform all tasks safely and efficiently, adhering to local, state, and federal safety regulations
  • What We're Looking For :

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administrations, Manufacturing or related field or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially advanced in Microsoft Excel
  • A strong communicator and problem-solver
  • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-changing environment
  • A team player who enjoys collaborating across departments
  • Flexibility in work schedules and task assignments; some overtime may be required.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Working Conditions :

  • Ability to lift 25-50 lbs of equipment with assistance.
  • Fast-paced environment with frequent interaction with supervisors.
  • Comfortable working on your feet in a production environment.
  • Benefits

  • 401(k) Safe Harbor
  • 401(k) matching
  • 9 / 80 Alternate Work Week Schedule - Every Other Friday is an Off-Friday
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Ready to Make an Impact?

    If you're ready to take on a vital role in production planning and drive efficiency in our team, apply today! We can't wait to meet you.

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