Temp-to-Hire Production Planner (Bilingual)

Join a well-established manufacturing company in San Diego, CA that has been a leader in the waste management and recycling industry for nearly five decades. Known for engineering excellence, innovative designs, and high-quality material recovery solutions, this organization delivers turnkey systems for both new installations and retrofits. They are seeking a Production Planner to serve as the central link between project management, engineering, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, communicates effectively in English and Spanish, and has strong organizational skills to keep production schedules on track. With the stability of a recession-proof business, mentorship from approachable leadership, and the opportunity to grow into a direct hire position, this is a chance to build a rewarding long-term career. Production Planner Requirements: 3–4 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within manufacturing Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience) Proficiency in ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and Microsoft Excel Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong communication skills Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities Understanding of manufacturing workflows from engineering through shipping Production Planner Responsibilities: Provide regular status updates on projects and shop activities Serve as the communication point between project managers and other departments Attend weekly production and project management meetings, plus bi-weekly sequence update meetings Track customer service sales orders and update item status reports Coordinate with purchasing on delivery dates for third-party items and adjust schedules as needed Anticipate timelines, identify potential delays, and make quick, informed decisions to meet deadlines Communicate sequence or schedule changes to all stakeholders Investigate and resolve issues to keep projects moving forward Benefits: Health insurance 401(k) plan with match PTO options and paid holidays Discretionary year-end bonus Stable work environment with low turnover and strong employee retention Opportunity to grow into a direct hire position within a company that values mentorship and career development