Production Planner

Production PlannerMSM Industries is seeking execution-focused, detail-oriented Production Planners to drive day-to-day production planning, scheduling, and shop floor control within our high-mix, custom-engineered defense and maritime manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Senior Management, this role is essential in converting naval defense contracts, prime contractor demand signals, and program milestones into actionable, balanced production schedules.The Production Planner ensures seamless alignment between raw material availability (elastomers, polymers, resins, specialized metallic inserts, curing agents), tooling/mold readiness, production work-center capacity, and strict defense delivery commitments. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive planner who excels in a build-to-print, high-mix/low-to-medium-volume defense environment delivering mission-critical naval, submarine, surface vessel, and signature-management hardware.Key ResponsibilitiesMaster Scheduling & Work Order Management: Develop, release, and maintain detailed production schedules and discrete work orders across specialized work centers, including elastomeric/rubber compression molding, urethane casting, composite layup, bonding/curing ovens, CNC routing/trimming, and final assembly.Material & Tooling Synchronization: Coordinate with Purchasing and Inventory to track long-lead raw materials, ensure tooling/mold availability, and eliminate kit shortages prior to job release.Capacity & Bottleneck Management: Perform rough-cut and finite capacity planning across specialized equipment (presses, CNC mills, curing stations); identify production constraints and recommend leveling strategies to optimize throughput and cycle times.Maritime & Defense Program Support: Partner with Program Managers and Operations to ensure build schedules align with customer-critical milestones, delivery schedules, and naval ship availability/docking windows.Shop Floor & Constraint Resolution: Conduct daily gemba walks and participate in daily production tier meetings to monitor Work-In-Process (WIP), identify bottlenecks, and develop rapid schedule recovery plans for delayed lots.ERP/MRP Data Integrity: Maintain accurate manufacturing parameters in the ERP system, including Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, standard setup/run times, scrap factors, lead times, and lot tracking data.Outside Processing & Special Test Tracking: Coordinate and schedule outside special processes (destructive/non-destructive testing, acoustic performance testing, specialized coatings, environmental testing) to prevent flow stoppages.Operational Performance Metrics: Track and drive improvements in core KPIs: On-Time Delivery (OTD), Schedule Adherence, WIP dwell times, past-due backlog reduction, and scrap/rework impact on schedule.Quality & Compliance Alignment: Ensure all planning data complies with defense requirements, customer flow-downs, MIL-SPECs/NAVSEA standards, and AS9100 quality system procedures.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent practical experience.Experience: 2–5+ years of production planning, master scheduling, or material planning experience in a defense, maritime, aerospace, or precision engineered products manufacturing environment.ERP/MRP Proficiency: Hands-on experience working with ERP/MRP platforms (Epicor or equivalent) for discrete work order execution and capacity planning.Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with planning in build-to-print or custom fabrication environments (e.g., molding, curing/bonding, composite processing, or precision fabrication).Analytical Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze capacity constraints, interpret BOMs and routings, and balance competing schedule priorities.Communication & Teamwork: Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with shop floor operators, engineers, supply chain, and program leadership.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting naval/maritime defense programsExperience with molded polymers, silicone/polyurethane formulations, composite structures, elastomeric materials, CNC machining or mechanical assembliesWorking knowledge of Epicor ERP.Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001, ITAR compliance, and military defense packaging/labeling standards.Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM / CSCP or Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt.Additional RequirementsMust have professional working proficiency reading, writing, and speaking EnglishAbility to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, industrial equipment, and temperature variationsAbility to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer workstationFrequent use of hands and fingers for data entry, keyboarding, and mouse useAbility to view computer screens for prolonged periodsAbility to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via emailAbility?to use a computer to complete assignmentsJob DetailsType : Full-timeBase Salary Range: $75,000-$105,000/yrBusiness Hours: Core hours, M-F with availability to work overtime as neededBase Location: 100% on-site in Riverside, CATravel: NoneYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K company match (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.Export Control RequirementsTo conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.MSM Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with MSM Industries is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.