Production Control Planner

Job Title: Production Planner

Job Description

The Production Planner builds and maintains production schedules for complex aerospace programs, working cross-functionally to ensure material availability and on-time delivery. This role monitors capacity and performance metrics, drives process and workflow improvements, and helps optimize planning and inventory efficiency. As a newly created position, it offers strong ownership and the opportunity to establish structure and support high-mix, low-volume manufacturing execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and optimize production plans that align with Customer requirements, material availability, and delivery schedules

• Use MRP/ERP systems efficiently to manage workflows and inventory planning

• Adjust schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and changing priorities

• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to ensure timely material availability

• Analyze internal capacity and identify bottlenecks; implement proactive solutions

• Monitor inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; minimize excess while maintaining production continuity

• Coordinate closely with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to ensure end-to-end process alignment

• Flag and escalate engineering issues that may impact manufacturing deadlines

• Lead and participate in schedule reviews; communicate updates and priorities clearly

• Monitor production progress; identify deviations and take corrective action to mitigate delays

• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce lead times and increase efficiency

• Maintain accurate master data, including lead times and inventory thresholds

• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks with critical thinking and flexibility

• Conduct root cause analysis on material and scheduling issues, and recommend preventive measures

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and effective verbal/written communication

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and preferably MS Project (training available if needed)

• Understand manufacturing processes; composite manufacturing experience is a plus

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

• 2+ years in production/operations planning or program coordination

• Aerospace/Defense experience working with technical products

• High mix, low-volume manufacturing experience

• Knowledge of capacity planning, manufacturing operations, and production control

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with complex, multi-level BOMs

• Proactive problem solver who anticipates constraints and drives solutions

• Must be a U.S. Person (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or other status as defined under U.S. export laws)

PAY: $28-$35/HOURLY

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntington Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $44.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntington Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.