Production Planner

Position Summary 

Hydraulics International is seeking a Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities to ensure on-time delivery, efficient material flow, and optimized manufacturing capacity. This role works closely with purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, inventory control, and sales teams to support production requirements and customer demand. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Review customer orders, forecasts, and production demand requirements. 

• Create and maintain production schedules based on capacity, material availability, and delivery commitments. 

• Analyze Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and manufacturing requirements. 

• Release and manage work orders for fabrication, machining, assembly, and related operations. 

• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure timely procurement of materials and components. 

• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to minimize delays and shortages. 

• Work closely with warehouse and inventory teams to maintain accurate inventory levels. 

• Identify material shortages, capacity constraints, and scheduling conflicts; develop corrective actions. 

• Support inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and physical inventory activities. 

• Maintain ERP/MRP system data including job orders, lead times, and planning parameters. 

• Communicate production priorities and schedule changes to internal departments. 

• Track and report key production metrics including on-time delivery, backlog, and schedule attainment. 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning and manufacturing processes. 

• Participate in production meetings and provide status updates on critical jobs and priorities. 

Qualifications 

• Minimum 3–5 years of production planning or manufacturing planning experience preferred. 

• Experience in a manufacturing environment required. 

• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling processes. 

• Ability to read and understand Bills of Material (BOMs) and manufacturing routings. 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard business software. 

• Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple departments. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with sheet metal, machining, weld fabrication, or assembly operations. 

• Knowledge of inventory control and supply chain processes. 

• APICS certification is a plus. 

Working Conditions 

• Primarily office environment within a manufacturing facility. 

• Frequent interaction with shop floor personnel and production departments. 

• May require occasional overtime to support production demands. 

Schedule: M-F 7am-3:30pm 

We offer competitive compensation & benefits package:

Salary range:

$28hr-$34hr DOE

Organization Description:

HII headquartered in Chatsworth, California, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, Government agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense and commercial technology, the Company develops manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for over one hundred industries as well as mission critical and military sustainment requirements worldwide. We are extremely proud of the fact that our extensive design capabilities enable us to produce the most sophisticated units known to today's technology.

Our corporate, engineering and manufacturing facilities, located in Chatsworth, CA and Forsyth, GA, encompass over 625,000 sq. feet. Our manufacturing facility is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending, and automatic press brake and programmable punch press, laser topography scanners, and other quality verification devices.

HII has combined the greatest talent, skill, and equipment to best service our customers' demands.

HII is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination and harassment against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including physical, emotional, and mental health), or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (818) 998-1231x2200 for assistance.