Staffing Network is looking for a Junior Production Planner for our client in Hayward, CA.

Position Type – Temp to hire

Schedule – Monday – Friday 7am-3:30pm

ROP $25-$30

Job Purpose: The Production Planning Assistant handles day-to-day production planning and scheduling activities under established planning rules and priorities. Hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for production order creation, paperwork generation, and data accuracy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create, update, and maintain production orders in the ERP system.
• Create production orders for released sales orders in the ERP system based on established planning rules and priorities.
• Close completed production orders for finished units and parts in the ERP system in accordance with established procedures.
• Generate, review, and print standard production paperwork (travelers, drawings, and work orders) to support shop floor execution.
• Assist with maintaining production schedules under guidance and established priorities.
• Monitor material availability and identify potential shortages or issues for escalation.
• Track production order status and update dates, quantities, and order statuses as needed.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, and Inventory to support on-time execution

Ensure production paperwork is accurate, complete, and released on time to the shop floor.

• Support inventory accuracy through proper production order setup and maintenance.
• Assist with implementing engineering changes, drawing revisions, and updates as directed.
• Use Excel and Power BI to support basic reporting, tracking, and operational visibility.
• Maintain accurate planning data, reports, and documentation.
• Follow established planning SOPs, data control processes, and ERP best practices.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and identify trends or issues.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication abilities
• Proficiency in relevant software tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (filters, formulas, basic data analysis).

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and processes
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Business Central, F&O, and Dynamics 365
• Expert in Excel and Power BI reporting

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Working Conditions:

• Business office setting 50% and production/manufacturing setting 50%
• Sitting 50 %
• Standing 25%/ Walking 25 %
• Vision – The ability to see details at close range within a few feet of the observer
• Ability to work a standard 40-hour work week, but overtime may be necessary to meet deadlines or quotas