Production Planner

Atlas Copco is a leading innovator and manufacturer of Turbo Expander technology. This role is a key member of the production planning group, aggregating and disseminating information and documentation to and from almost all areas of the organization to facilitate efficient and effective use of shop resources and ensure on‑time delivery of finished goods. Compensation range: $83,464.06 – $140,756.95 per year (paid bi‑weekly). May include discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, tuition assistance, referral bonus and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply. What you will own / improve Planning: Cover planning activities for equipment, aftermarket spares, repairs/redesigns, R&D, commissioning/warranty. Support master production schedule by planning orders/routings, ensuring customer quality provisions, monitoring material status and labor progress. Revisions & design changes: Process and facilitate resolution of work‑in‑process drawing revisions and bill of materials changes/issues. Nonconformities & rework: Facilitate timely resolution of unplanned issues and errors. Shop support: Serve as front‑line resource for shop needs related to your projects. Expediting: Identify insufficient progress or delays and seek solutions for resolution. Firefighting: When something falls outside developed processes, gather resources and personnel needed to develop unique solutions. To succeed, you will need Innate ability to build working relationships with individuals from shop floor level to engineering and management. Exceptional computer aptitude and expertise. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, preferably SAP. Experience working with design documents, drawings, and specifications. Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment. Ability to shift from thorough, thoughtful work to efficient and urgent work when warranted. In return, we offer This role reports to the Production Planning Manager and works collaboratively with a tight‑knit, dynamic team that supports cost‑effective, on‑time delivery of goods and equipment. Other team members include master scheduling, MRP, and material handling for a facility of over 160 skilled technicians, welders, and machinists. What you will learn Hands‑on experience identifying, assessing, and overcoming practical challenges in a manufacturing environment. Exposure to an engineer‑to‑order environment and SAP ERP/MRP, Enovia PLM, internal MediaWiki documentation, and a collaborative workspace. Planning, execution, delivery, and reporting experience. How Success is measured Maintaining minimal process backlog. Maintaining a pulse on shop floor and project‑specific activities. Achieving common goals by actively supporting other team members as needed. Maintaining working relationships and open channels of communication with shop floor, engineering, and management. Going above and beyond: questioning status‑quo, identifying improvement areas, and executing improvement ideas. Job location This role requires you to work on‑site at our office in Santa Maria, CA, USA. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy face‑to‑face collaboration. Atlas Copco Mafi‑Trench Company LLC is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California. We manufacture a wide range of Turbo Expanders and equipment that support sustainable resources. Our facility is a California Certified Green Business. Our Think GREEN Initiative has reduced landfill impact and carbon footprint through ambitious recycling programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr