Production Planner/Scheduler

Job Title: Production Planner / Scheduler II

Location: Watsonville, CA
Pay Rate: $60,000 – $75,000/year

Manpower is partnering with a specialized manufacturing company in Watsonville, CA to hire a Production Planner / Scheduler II. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing operations who wants to play a key role in supporting production flow and on-time delivery.

What is the Job:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production throughout the entire manufacturing cycle
• Monitor production activities to ensure a smooth flow of materials and on-time delivery
• Work from engineering plans, BOMs, and production specifications to build schedules and capacity plans
• Adjust schedules based on material shortages, labor constraints, design changes, or production delays
• Maintain accurate production control records, including shipping and inventory transactions in ERP/MRP systems
• Support production operations through kitting, reporting, and documentation tasks
• Troubleshoot scheduling issues and follow up to ensure production stays on track
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve workflow and efficiency

What is Needed:

• High school diploma or GED required (AA degree preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems
• Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), blueprints, and technical documents
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word)
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, or industrial materials
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks as needed
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
• Visual acuity required for reviewing documents, schedules, and production data

What’s in it for Me:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to take ownership of production planning and scheduling processes
• Hands-on role working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Exposure to a fast-paced, technically driven manufacturing environment
• Opportunity for growth within a stable and specialized organization

If you enjoy coordinating production, solving scheduling challenges, and working closely with manufacturing teams to keep operations running smoothly, we’d love to connect with you!

 

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.