Production Planner/Scheduler

Production Planner / Scheduler II

Location: Watsonville, CA Pay Rate: $60,000 – $75,000/year

Manpower is partnering with a specialized manufacturing company in Watsonville, CA to hire a Production Planner / Scheduler II. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing operations who wants to play a key role in supporting production flow and on-time delivery.

What is the Job:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production throughout the entire manufacturing cycle
• Monitor production activities to ensure a smooth flow of materials and on-time delivery
• Work from engineering plans, BOMs, and production specifications to build schedules and capacity plans
• Adjust schedules based on material shortages, labor constraints, design changes, or production delays
• Maintain accurate production control records, including shipping and inventory transactions in ERP/MRP systems
• Support production operations through kitting, reporting, and documentation tasks
• Troubleshoot scheduling issues and follow up to ensure production stays on track
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve workflow and efficiency

What is Needed:

• High school diploma or GED required (AA degree preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems
• Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), blueprints, and technical documents
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word)
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, or industrial materials
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks as needed
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
• Visual acuity required for reviewing documents, schedules, and production data

What's in it for Me:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to take ownership of production planning and scheduling processes
• Hands-on role working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Exposure to a fast-paced, technically driven manufacturing environment
• Opportunity for growth within a stable and specialized organization

If you enjoy coordinating production, solving scheduling challenges, and working closely with manufacturing teams to keep operations running smoothly, we'd love to connect with you!