Production Planning Supervisor

Astro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high purity gas and fluid systems, as well as precision cleaning of components and hardware at the company’s Cleanroom facilities. Astro Pak provides services to over 15 sectors including: Data Centers, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and other selected Industrial markets. The company, founded in 1959, has performed on-site precision chemical cleaning in every State of the Union as well as several projects in Asia, continental Europe, England, Ireland and Mexico. Astro Pak is seeking a highly organized, driven, and hands-on Production Planning Supervisor to lead shipping, receiving, inventory management, and production planning operations at our Downey, CA Cleanroom facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing operational execution with team leadership and customer support. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Accounting to ensure on-time delivery performance, inventory accuracy, and exceptional customer service for high-precision aerospace and defense customers. If you are passionate about operational excellence, team leadership, continuous improvement, and supporting mission-critical manufacturing environments — we want to hear from you. This role is based onsite Monday-Friday at our Downey, CA office. What You’ll Do Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, train, and supervise the Shipping & Receiving team Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement Provide leadership support for weekend, overtime, and off-hours customer requirements Lead by example and actively promote Astro Pak’s core values Logistics & Shipping Operations Manage inbound and outbound shipping activities to ensure timely customer deliveries Optimize freight spend while meeting budget targets and delivery expectations Resolve shipping issues, freight claims, and customer concerns professionally and efficiently Coordinate expedited orders and priority changes with Sales and Operations Inventory & Production Planning Manage inventories for packaging materials, chemicals, consumables, and cleanroom garments Conduct recurring inventory counts and support month-end inventory reconciliation Partner with Purchasing to maintain appropriate stock levels Maintain and prioritize the daily production schedule Track production progress and resolve schedule delays or order holds Cross-Functional Coordination Lead daily production meetings to align priorities and schedules Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Sales to resolve issues quickly Support Change Order Management activities Prepare and report monthly on-time delivery metrics Participate in Cleanroom leadership meetings Compliance & Safety Support projects in compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws Ensure adherence to quality, safety, compliance, and EHS&R standards Lead resolution of safety-related CAPAs and proactively identify improvement opportunities What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED required 2–5 years of logistics, inventory, shipping/receiving, or production planning experience Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Ability to analyze data, prioritize tasks, and solve problems effectively Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience Supervisory or team leadership experience Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technical service industries Familiarity with cleanroom or regulated environments Work Environment Cleanroom and operational warehouse environment Periodic exposure to noise, dust, fumes, or chemical odors Hands-on operational involvement required Why Join Astro Pak? At Astro Pak, you’ll be part of a company trusted by leading aerospace, semiconductor, and advanced technology organizations. We pride ourselves on delivering precision, reliability, and Salary & Benefits The pay for this position has a base salary of $75,000-$85,000. The actual pay will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition to highly employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, Astro Pak offers competitive retirement savings and 401k plans, flexible spending, family leave, training and paid time off. Astro Pak Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), age (40 or older), national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We will reasonably accommodate applicants or employees with disabilities, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.