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Production Planner

IMI
Forest, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026
IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview

Plans, analyzes, and executes production schedules for manufacture of industrial or commercial products by performing, but not limited to, the duties outlined below.

Work Environment

Key Responsibilities:

  • Interpret production requirements/information, create and manage the execution of the production plan to maximize on-time completion of scheduled requirements.
  • Responsible to the production control supervisor for analyzing current production plans and future scheduling of manufacturing operations to best support machine schedules and OEM parts orders.
  • Advises project management of problems that may interfere with schedule commitments and assist in devising corrective actions.
  • Accountable for reviewing and responding to ERP (MRP/PRP) generated order action and exception messages.
  • Continual emphasis is placed on process improvements to enhance material flow, throughput, and on time delivery performance.
  • Reschedule production orders where necessary to maintain shop floor sequencing and priority based on available workload and the master production schedule. Maintain adequate workload to responsible workstations.
  • This may require re- routing future operations and or recommending the release of future requirements.
  • Accurately report the status of subject orders at all meetings pertaining to production control to help identify problems, give projected completion dates, and establish shop priorities.
  • Responsible for releasing work orders. Update jobs in WIP that have engineer order changes. Identify and resolve material shortages or schedule conflicts.
  • Any other duties as assigned by manager

Critical Competencies For Success

  • 2-4 years of production control and/or master scheduling experience.
  • A thorough knowledge of MRP/ERP principles.
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • APICS certification a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree is a plus, but not required

Pay range: Minimum $71,000 - $87,000

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Bonus eligibility: This position is also eligible for a variable incentive pay component, separate from base salary.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

  • Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
  • Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
  • 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
  • 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
  • Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
  • PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
  • Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
  • Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
  • Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
  • Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
  • Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
  • Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
  • Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes To This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Salary : $71,000 - $87,000

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