{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"df2345282bf441eafd99d784","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/df2345282bf441eafd99d784","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/df2345282bf441eafd99d784","title":"Production Planner","description":"ABOUT US\nASC Process Systems is a world leader in manufacturing composite processing autoclaves and ovens. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Santa Clarita, California, ASC supports many of the top aerospace manufacturers around the world with advanced equipment and CPC, our industry-leading control system.\nAt ASC, we believe success starts with how we work together. Our team is committed to working safely, maintaining a positive attitude, demonstrating leadership, being eager to learn, working as a team, operating efficiently, and taking pride in delivering high-quality work.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nThe Production Planner is the person who helps keep production moving, projects organized, and teams aligned. This role works closely with Engineering, Production, and other departments to make sure project plans are realistic, timelines stay on track, and everyone knows what needs to happen next.\nYou’ll help turn plans into action by tracking progress, spotting changes or roadblocks early, adjusting manpower needs, and keeping communication flowing across teams. This is a great role for someone who loves solving problems, staying organized, and being right in the middle of how things get built.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nTake ownership of production planning for assigned projects\nMaintain project schedules to ensure timely project initiation, including build location, materials, drawings, and manpower are available, and completion.\nCoordinate with other departments in engineering, purchasing, and production to ensure materials, drawings, and manpower are available.\nMonitor project progress, mitigating roadblocks and bottlenecks to keep projects on schedule.\nProactively manage changes in project scope, schedule, and resources, and communicate all changes promptly to stakeholders.\nReview all jobs daily in Appward’s Work Order Director to make updates and modifications based on changes in materials, drawings, and manpower availability.\nAnalyze job assignments and workloads to optimize manpower allocation. Identify and address imbalances in manpower immediately.\nMaintain clear communication with production to ensure alignment between the project plan and production activities.\nRegularly communicate with Production, HR, and management on forecasted manpower needs\nCompare planned work against real-time shop activities to detect and resolve discrepancies\nInvestigate variances between expected and actual hours, and recommend corrective actions\nREQUIREMENTS\nMust have bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering OR have experience in a related role.\nMust be comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment.\nMust be proficient with MS Project, MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, and type a minimum of 50 wpm.\nMust have the ability to organize and prioritize workloads.\nMust be able to communicate clearly and efficiently by email, phone, and radio transmission.\nMust have strong organizational and communication skills.\nMust be able to follow directions, effectively manage expectations, and meet deadlines.\nA basic understanding of mechanical/electrical tools and materials is strongly preferred.\nExperience working in manufacturing production or in a planning role is preferred\nWHY JOIN ASC\nAt ASC, we work hard and make room to enjoy the people we work with. We offer competitive compensation, excellent health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off, along with a lively company culture featuring family-friendly events like bowling nights, ice skating, and picnics. Our facility also includes an on-site gym and game room, giving our team space to recharge, connect, and have fun along the way.\nASC Process Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.\nPay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral program\nApplication Question(s):\nWhat type of manufacturing environment have you worked in—metal shop, aerospace, custom builds, etc.?\nWhat city are you currently located in?\nWork Location: In person","company":"Ascprocesssystems","rawCompany":"ascprocesssystems","city":"Valencia","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-27T13:54:14.208Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-5061.00","title":"Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks","slug":"production-planning-and-expediting-clerks"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"333994","title":"Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing","slug":"industrial-process-furnace-and-oven-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Production Planner","description":"ABOUT US\nASC Process Systems is a world leader in manufacturing composite processing autoclaves and ovens. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Santa Clarita, California, ASC supports many of the top aerospace manufacturers around the world with advanced equipment and CPC, our industry-leading control system.\nAt ASC, we believe success starts with how we work together. Our team is committed to working safely, maintaining a positive attitude, demonstrating leadership, being eager to learn, working as a team, operating efficiently, and taking pride in delivering high-quality work.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nThe Production Planner is the person who helps keep production moving, projects organized, and teams aligned. This role works closely with Engineering, Production, and other departments to make sure project plans are realistic, timelines stay on track, and everyone knows what needs to happen next.\nYou’ll help turn plans into action by tracking progress, spotting changes or roadblocks early, adjusting manpower needs, and keeping communication flowing across teams. This is a great role for someone who loves solving problems, staying organized, and being right in the middle of how things get built.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nTake ownership of production planning for assigned projects\nMaintain project schedules to ensure timely project initiation, including build location, materials, drawings, and manpower are available, and completion.\nCoordinate with other departments in engineering, purchasing, and production to ensure materials, drawings, and manpower are available.\nMonitor project progress, mitigating roadblocks and bottlenecks to keep projects on schedule.\nProactively manage changes in project scope, schedule, and resources, and communicate all changes promptly to stakeholders.\nReview all jobs daily in Appward’s Work Order Director to make updates and modifications based on changes in materials, drawings, and manpower availability.\nAnalyze job assignments and workloads to optimize manpower allocation. 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