Planner

Job Title: PlannerJob Description

The Planner supports manufacturing operations by creating and maintaining production bills of materials, work orders, and production methods in the ERP system. This role ensures that materials and production documentation are accurate, timely, and aligned with project requirements, enabling on-time delivery and efficient production. The Planner works closely with purchasing and project management to track material status, resolve discrepancies, and support continuous improvement across production and material planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Create production bills of materials in the ERP system based on drawings and engineering parts lists.
• Generate material requests (MRs) driven by project sales order demand, bills of materials, and drawing requirements.
• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure material requests are accurately converted into purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Communicate regularly with purchasing to track shipments and resolve any delays or issues with material deliveries.
• Track material status on a project-by-project basis to ensure timely delivery and provide clear status updates to project management.
• Create production methods in the ERP system based on information established in customer quotes.
• Release new work orders in the ERP system in alignment with sales order requirements.
• Generate complete work order packages, including all required technical data, in accordance with production control procedures to support new builds, refurbishments, and repairs.
• Validate and maintain the latest configuration and effectivity in work order packages throughout the manufacturing cycle.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies arising from incorrect paperwork or related documentation issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production planning and material control.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, material planning, or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems for production planning, bills of materials, work orders, and material management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in working with technical documentation and data.
• Demonstrated experience in planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to coordinate schedule planning and production planning activities.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with purchasing and project management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience working with production control procedures and technical data packages.
• Background in manufacturing operations and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

This is an in-office role in a manufacturing environment, working Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position involves frequent use of an ERP system and regular interaction with production, purchasing, and project management teams. The work setting supports professional growth and offers room for advancement within the organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Maria, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Santa Maria,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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® Platinum Award 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 for other accommodation options.

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.