Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler III

Aston Carter • Los Angeles, CA • 1h ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler III

Job Description

The Manufacturing Planner III is an experienced planning role responsible for end-to-end production planning, scheduling, and material coordination across multiple product lines within a regulated manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring on-time delivery, inventory health, and production efficiency while supporting new product introductions and ongoing business growth. The planner will use complex data analysis and MRP systems to develop cost-effective, executable production schedules, balancing demand, capacity, materials, labor, and equipment. Success in this role directly impacts customer satisfaction, revenue performance, and operational scalability.

Responsibilities

Build, manage, and adjust daily production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability.

Monitor production execution and address disruptions, shortages, or delays with minimal impact.

Maintain and optimize MRP planning parameters to ensure accurate signals and minimize excess inventory.

Coordinate with Purchasing and Manufacturing to proactively resolve shortages.

Track and report core KPIs including OTIF, backlog, schedule attainment, utilization, and inventory levels.

Attend daily management stand-ups and provide clear planning status and root causes of stockouts or service failures.

Support SIOP meetings by identifying and communicating inventory or supply risks.

Manage planning documentation such as backlog reports, shortage reports, lead-time analysis, and production orders.

Essential Skills

Experience in production planning and scheduling across multiple product lines.

Proficiency in using MRP systems and understanding of MRP master data (lead times, lot sizing, safety stock, BOMs, routers).

Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.

Experience with advanced ERP/MRP platforms.

Familiarity with ISO, FDA, GMP, and diagnostics manufacturing regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.

Lean, Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM (CPIM/CSCP) certifications are desirable.

Experience in diagnostics, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Experience supporting ISO, FDA, or GMP audits is advantageous.

Ability to influence without authority and experience presenting to executive or SIOP-level audiences.

Work Environment

The work environment is manufacturing/operations-driven, supporting regulated production. It is a fast-paced, data-driven setting with daily coordination across planning, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality. The culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and communication, valuing problem-solving, continuous improvement, and planning accuracy. High interaction with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Demand Planning, QA/QC, Purchasing, and Customer Service is expected. Employees should be hands-on, adaptable, and solutions-oriented

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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 Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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