Production Planner Job

Primary location: Oakland, California

Relocation offered: No

Employment status: Full-Time

Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is "$70,000-$95,000" per year.

Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Moz Designs, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrongs future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, youll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.

Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.

A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each others strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Planner manages and executes production planning activities to ensure on-time delivery and efficient operations by developing and maintaining production schedules, aligning capacity with demand, and coordinating across Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations. Monitors and adjusts plans in response to changing priorities, material constraints, and disruptions, while communicating status and risks to stakeholders. Utilizes ERP/MRP systems, capacity analysis, and performance metrics to drive decision-making, support continuous improvement, and maintain alignment with customer commitments and business objectives.

What's in it for you

• Working with a close-knit manufacturing team
• Opportunities for growth
• Benefits package
• Be a trusted partner to a growing business
• Networking and Relationship Building
• Ability to be innovative and strategic
• Collaboration and an open, friendly team environment

What you'll do

• Develops and optimizes master production schedules using ERP/MRP systems and detailed capacity analysis.
• Analyzes demand, labor, and equipment constraints to balance production loads and meet customer commitments.
• Monitors and proactively adjusts schedules to address bottlenecks and changing priorities.
• Leads recovery scheduling efforts to minimize disruption impacts and maintain delivery performance.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for production status, delays, and forecast changes.
• Coordinates complex production requirements, including custom, engineered, and one-off products.
• Analyzes KPIs and Gemba board data to identify trends and drive root cause corrective actions.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to align demand and capacity through S&OP processes.
• Provides guidance and informal training for less experienced planners.
• Manages vendor coordination activities, including expediting critical materials and resolving delivery or quality issues.
• Partners with Procurement to monitor supplier performance and mitigate risks impacting production schedules.
• Provides backup support to Procurement by assisting with purchase order placement, revisions, and supplier communications during coverage periods.

What will make you successful

• Work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating across functions.
• Analyze and resolve complex planning, scheduling, and demand challenges with sound judgment.
• Apply strong analytical and decision-making skills to balance demand, capacity, and operational constraints.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, including system optimization, data integrity, and planning parameter maintenance.
• Develop working knowledge of the full product suite, including custom and engineered-to-order solutions.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and organizational capabilities in managing multiple priorities.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, balancing customer responsiveness with operational feasibility.
• Apply Lean manufacturing concepts and contribute to continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives.
• Leverage Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas) and reporting tools to analyze trends and support decision-making.
• Demonstrate bilingual capability (e.g., Spanish) as a plus in supporting operations.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years enterprise ERP experience desired.

What makes you stand out

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) strongly preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel: Minimal; less than 5%

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office Environment - This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. No PPE is required.
• Plant Environment - This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools, and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Required PPE includes: Hard hat (when required), safety glasses, earplugs, steel toe/composite boots, and fall protection.

About Moz Designs, Inc.

Móz Designs, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, specializes in manufacturing unique architectural metal products for a multitude of industries within the commercial sector. We are also expanding into new markets, both residential and other owner-driven businesses. Our diverse metal products include column covers, feature walls, room dividers, and canopies along with a new line of metal artwork and decorative metal laminates. We are 30+ years in the Bay Area.

About Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people were here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. Its an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and were committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.

We are committed to:

Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;

Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;

Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;

Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and

Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!