PRODUCTION PLANNER at Lighting Manufacturer Costa Mesa

PRODUCTION PLANNER at Lighting Manufacturer

Full Time • Costa Mesa
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
ABOUT TARGETTI USA
Targetti USA is a leading provider of high-quality architectural lighting solutions, offering Italian design and innovation tailored for the North American market. We are passionate about design, committed to service excellence, and driven by collaboration and creativity. As a growing company, we’re looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us and help shape inspiring spaces through light.

POSITION SUMMARY 
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that align customer demand, material availability, and production capacity to ensure on-time delivery. This role partners with production, warehouse, inventory, and sales teams to coordinate work orders, maintain accurate Estimated Ship Dates (ESDs), monitor material availability, and support efficient production operations through effective planning and ERP/MRP data management. 

This is a full-time, on-site position.  Candidates must be able to commute to and work from our Costa Mesa, CA office Monday through Friday. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 
Production Planning & Scheduling 
  • Develop, analyze, and maintain daily and weekly production schedules within the ERP/MRP planning system, balancing customer demand, material availability, capacity constraints, and delivery commitments.
  • Review system-generated planning recommendations and take appropriate action to support production flow and on-time delivery performance. 
  •  Prioritize production orders to meet customer delivery commitments. 
  • Coordinate with production teams to ensure work is completed according to schedule. 
  • Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities or material constraints. 
  • Identify production bottlenecks and recommend schedule adjustments to maintain workflow and on-time delivery.
 Estimated Ship Date (ESD) Management
  • Calculate production, quality inspection, and packing timelines to establish accurate Estimated Ship Dates (ESDs). 
  • Review ERP/MRP material requirements and inventory availability to ensure components are available to support scheduled production. 
  • Develop contingency plans for production delays, including changes in supplier lead times or material availability. 
  • Maintain accurate Estimated Ship Dates (ESDs) within the ERP/MRP system by monitoring material availability, production capacity, and schedule adherence. 
  • Communicate ESD updates and schedule changes to Sales, Customer Service, and other internal stakeholders.
Sales Order & Work Order Management
  • Monitor, release, and manage production work orders within the ERP/MRP system to ensure accurate scheduling, timely processing, and delivery performance.
  • Maintain planning system integrity by ensuring work order, routing, and scheduling information is accurate and up to date. 
  • Release and track sample orders to support customer and sales requirements. 
  • Correct or reopen improperly closed work orders as needed to maintain system accuracy. 
  • Ensure work orders are prioritized appropriately to support production goals and customer commitments.
 Material Planning & Production Support
  • Utilize ERP/MRP planning outputs to identify material shortages, excess inventory, and supply risks that may impact production schedules or customer commitments.
  • Collaborate with purchasing and inventory teams to resolve system-generated material exceptions and maintain schedule continuity.
  • Support efficient material flow to minimize production interruptions.
  • Assist with maintaining inventory accuracy by identifying planning or material issues affecting production.
ERP/MRP Planning System Management & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain and optimize ERP/MRP planning parameters, including lead times, planning policies, safety stock levels, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
  • Generate and analyze ERP/MRP planning reports to evaluate capacity utilization, schedule attainment, inventory performance, and delivery metrics.
  • Monitor production schedules, work order status, inventory levels, and planning metrics to support on-time delivery.
  • Analyze production and inventory data to identify trends and improve planning accuracy.
  • Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, production flow, and operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
Ad Hoc & Cross-Functional Support:
  • Perform additional tasks as needed to support purchasing, logistics, and production workflows.
SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE
  • Effectively leveraging the ERP/MRP planning system to manage production schedules, capacity constraints, material availability, and customer delivery commitments. 
  • Maintaining accurate planning, inventory, and work order data that supports reliable production execution. 
  • Maintaining reliable Estimated Ship Dates (ESDs) through proactive planning and communication. 
  • Ensuring production has the materials needed to meet schedule requirements. 
  • Identifying scheduling conflicts and production bottlenecks before they impact delivery. 
  • Supporting inventory accuracy and efficient production flow through effective planning and coordination. 
QUALIFICATIONS  
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred. 
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, operations, or a related role. 
  • Experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment preferred. 
  • Demonstrated experience using ERP/MRP planning systems (SAP preferred) to create and maintain production schedules, manage capacity, review material requirements, release work orders, and support customer delivery commitments. 
  • Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), capacity planning, inventory planning, and production control principles within a manufacturing environment.
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is preferred. Candidates who have obtained, are currently pursuing, or are willing to pursue certification will be given favorable consideration. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. 
  • Ability to analyze production schedules, material requirements, inventory levels, and production capacity to support on-time delivery. 
  • Ability to interpret Bills of Material (BOMs), production routings, and manufacturing documentation. 
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across production, warehouse, inventory, sales, and operations teams. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while adapting to changing business needs. 
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and education, as this role is open to a range of skill levels.
  • Health Insurance: Employee HMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost
  • Dental Insurance: Employee DHMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost
  • Vision Insurance: 100% paid by Targetti
  • Life Insurance (paid by Targetti) with option to purchase additional coverage
  • Additional Health Resources through United Healthcare (fees may apply)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for healthcare and dependent care expenses
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with match
  • Time Off Benefits
  • Professional Development
 
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Candidates are required to undergo a background check. Targetti USA, Inc. reserves the right to verify all information provided by applicants and to conduct screenings in accordance with applicable laws. Additionally, candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL NOTE
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The role may evolve and include additional tasks as business needs change.
Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour




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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our objective is to ensure that talented and skilled resources have successful and diversified development opportunities along their career path, both nationally and internationally in a context of tough competition. Targetti aims to recruit the best potential worldwide, ranging from professionals to young graduates. Professionals bring knowledge and experience, whilst graduates develop their skills on the job with an eye to the future success of the company. Positions available are operational, each with specific responsibilities and set objectives to be reached. Targetti places importance on performance management, aiming to develop all levels of competencies within the organization. We are committed to providing an environment where professional competencies are continuously developed; where trade skills are the finest in the industry and where professional development is considered a priority. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, FSA, dependent care, 401K retirement with employer match, and incentive plans. We recognize employees for their contributions through appreciation programs and team building events.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Targetti is a compelling place to work. Ours is a high-performance culture that emphasizes high-integrity business practices as well as work/life balance. We manage by objectives and successes are rewarded accordingly; we regularly review performances and offer supportive training; we facilitate diversity in career paths; we empower our people to take initiatives. In return, we expect our people to actively contribute to the company’s success and show commitment and loyalty to the company. We also aim to maintain an environment, which encourages people to actively contribute towards developing products and services, keeping us ahead of the competition.
OUR PEOPLE
As our Company grows and evolves, we remain dedicated to maintaining a dynamic and inclusive work environment. We value the individual talent that comprises this company and are committed to equal opportunities for each employee’s advancement. We believe that people hold the key to achieving our business objectives and our overall success. People constitute our most important asset. We offer flexibility to encourage a healthy work home balance. We offer many exciting career opportunities and are always searching for the most talented people to join our team. We conduct our business in accordance with values and principles that place value in our people’s successes, namely: trust and loyalty, mutual respect, learning culture, exciting and challenging environment. The Human Resources mission is to make sure these corporate values are reflected and promoted in HR practices across the Targetti, and that priority is given to providing leadership, expertise, and guidance in instilling them. We rely on each individual to preserve the enduring quality, integrity and excellence for which the Company is renowned.
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At Targetti we have never lost sight of the fact that our success is due to hard work, dedication, talent and passion. From our Company’s earliest days to today where we have over 300 associates worldwide, recognition of the value and significance of our associate’s contributions has been the foundation of our philosophy as a Company. We consider our culture to be among our innovations providing a positive and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance policy for any kind of workplace harassment. Over decades our management has built Targetti’s culture into what it is today, a place for the exchange of ideas, collaboration and where client represents the main focus. Today, that culture is the unifying force for our many business units around the world. Human Resources division works in partnership with executive management as a valued strategic partner towards the development of Targetti company. Our policies are set up to ensure that the talented and skilled people that join us have successful and diversified development opportunities along their career path, both nationally and internationally, where they can build both their skills and the know-how of our company.