Production Planner (ERP / Manufacturing) – Aerospace Preferred

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to support daily manufacturing operations, ensure accurate ERP-driven planning, and drive continuous process improvements. This role plays a critical part in coordinating production schedules, maintaining inventory accuracy, and communicating cross-functionally with programming and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in daily production meetings to review schedules, priorities, and operational challenges
Conduct shop floor walkthroughs to monitor production progress and identify issues in real time
Manage and maintain ERP system data (Epicor preferred) to support accurate planning and tracking
Oversee inventory tracking, including physical counts of Work-in-Progress (WIP)
Provide daily updates and reporting to programming and cross-functional teams
Generate and maintain monthly production and shipping reports
Perform root cause analysis on production delays or inefficiencies and implement process improvements
Collaborate with planners, production teams, and leadership to ensure on-time delivery
Provide clerical and administrative support to the planning team as needed

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 2+ years experience in:
- Manufacturing planning
- Production scheduling
- Operations or supply chain environments
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Epicor strongly preferred) and/or MES systems
Strong understanding of inventory control and production workflows
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Huntington Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $36.08/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 Huntington Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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 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.

Posting ID: JP-006067393