• Planner

    Actalent (Sun Valley, CA)


    Job Title: PlannerJob Description

     

    As a Planner, you will collaborate closely with the manufacturing floor to develop and implement effective manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for creating production schedules to ensure timely delivery, while working directly with engineering teams, external vendors, shop floor staff, machining, assembly, and supervisors. Additionally, you will keep clients informed of progress, identify bottlenecks, and utilize Pentagon for planning purposes.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and implement manufacturing processes.

    + Create production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.

    + Collaborate with engineering, vendors, shop floor, machining, assembly, and supervisors.

    + Update clients on project status.

    + Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the production process.

    + Utilize Pentagon for planning purposes.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of experience in planning for aerospace processes.

    + Technical experience in part manufacturing.

    + Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including blueprints and manuals.

    + Experience working with outside vendors for processes such as plating, grinding, and heat treat.

    + Proficiency in ERP systems like Pentagon or similar.

    + Experience in an AS9100 environment.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in manufacturing and machinery processes.

    + Strong technical drawing skills.

    + Knowledge of aerospace engineering.

    Work Environment

    You will have an office located just outside the machining center, overseeing five dedicated manufacturing floor staff. The role entails working in a clean shop environment, with 50% of your time spent on the floor alongside machinists. Collaboration with engineering, quality teams, and leadership is expected. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday from 7 AM to 11 AM. The position offers opportunities for growth, including managing more planners and floor staff in the future.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.26/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Sun Valley,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.