Production Planner / Work Order CoordinatorLocation: Stockton, CA
Pay: $22.00 -$29.00 per hour Based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time - Monday– Friday -Temp to Hire
Position OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive
Production Planner / Work Order Coordinator to support manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for creating, releasing, tracking, and managing work orders from initiation through completion using an MRP/ERP system.
The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, understands production and materials flow, and can effectively coordinate with multiple departments to keep production schedules on track.
Key Responsibilities
Create, release, monitor, and update work orders in accordance with production schedules and MRP requirements.
Track work orders from material kitting through final completion and closure.
Follow up and expedite work orders through all manufacturing operations to meet established deadlines.
Coordinate with shared work centers to support manufacturing activities and maintain production schedules.
Identify and coordinate material shortages, replacements, and availability issues with program teams and inventory personnel.
Monitor work-in-progress (WIP), inventory levels, and material availability to ensure accuracy.
Communicate work order status, potential delays, and production concerns to appropriate personnel.
Generate shipping documentation through the MRP system.
Proactively identify production bottlenecks and help resolve scheduling or material-related issues.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2- 5 years of experience using an MRP/ERP system in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience as a Production Planner, Materials Planner, Work Order Coordinator, or similar role preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain concepts, and materials flow.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and prioritize competing deadlines.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Additional Requirement:
- Due to applicable U.S. Export control regulations (ITAR), applicants must meet the ITAR definition of a U.S. Person
- This includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent residents, refugees, and asylees
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for At Work Group is Tracey Huerta.