Production Planning Supervisor New Downey, CA

Astro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high purity gas and fluid systems and precision cleaning of components and hardware at the company's Cleanroom facilities. Astro Pak provides services to over 15 sectors including Data Centers, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and other selected industrial markets. The company, founded in 1959, has performed on‑site precision chemical cleaning in every state of the Union and several projects abroad.

Astro Pak is seeking a highly organized, driven, and hands‑on Production Planning Supervisor to lead shipping, receiving, inventory management, and production planning operations at our Downey, CA Cleanroom facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a logistics professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys balancing operational execution with team leadership and customer support.

In this role, you will work cross‑functionally with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Accounting to ensure on‑time delivery performance, inventory accuracy, and exceptional customer service for high‑precision aerospace and defense customers.

This role is based onsite Monday‑Friday at our Downey, CA office.

What You’ll Do
Leadership & Team Management

Lead, coach, train, and supervise the Shipping & Receiving team

Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement

Provide leadership support for weekend, overtime, and off‑hours customer requirements

Lead by example and actively promote Astro Pak's core values

Logistics & Shipping Operations

Manage inbound and outbound shipping activities to ensure timely customer deliveries

Optimize freight spend while meeting budget targets and delivery expectations

Resolve shipping issues, freight claims, and customer concerns professionally and efficiently

Coordinate expedited orders and priority changes with Sales and Operations

Inventory & Production Planning

Manage inventories for packaging materials, chemicals, consumables, and cleanroom garments

Conduct recurring inventory counts and support month‑end inventory reconciliation

Partner with Purchasing to maintain appropriate stock levels

Maintain and prioritize the daily production schedule

Track production progress and resolve schedule delays or order holds

Cross‑Functional Coordination

Lead daily production meetings to align priorities and schedules

Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Sales to resolve issues quickly

Support Change Order Management activities

Prepare and report monthly on‑time delivery metrics

Participate in Cleanroom leadership meetings

Compliance & Safety

Support projects in compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws

Ensure adherence to quality, safety, compliance, and EHS&R standards

Lead resolution of safety‑related CAPAs and proactively identify improvement opportunities

What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

2–5 years of logistics, inventory, shipping/receiving, or production planning experience

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Ability to analyze data, prioritize tasks, and solve problems effectively

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational environment

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience

Supervisory or team leadership experience

Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technical service industries

Familiarity with cleanroom or regulated environments

Cleanroom and operational warehouse environment

Periodic exposure to noise, dust, fumes, or chemical odors

Hands‑on operational involvement required

Salary & Benefits

The pay for this position has a base salary of $75,000-$85,000. The actual pay will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location.

In addition to highly employer‑subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, Astro Pak offers competitive retirement savings and 401(k) plans, flexible spending, family leave, training and paid time off.

Astro Pak Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), age (40 or older), national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We will reasonably accommodate applicants or employees with disabilities, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws.

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