Emerald Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Manager to join its Brea, CA team! As a Southern California Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) contract manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, and other high-reliability industries, Emerald relies on strong planning leadership to balance customer demand, production capacity, and material readiness while supporting operational excellence across the business.
The Planning Manager leads the Production Planning team and is responsible for demand planning, production scheduling, and supply analysis to ensure customer requirements are met. This role partners closely with Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to support business objectives through effective forecasting, planning performance, and data-driven decision-making.
At Emerald Technologies, each employee plays a meaningful role in building innovative products for world-class customers. Join a supportive, high-performing team where the work is meaningful and careers have no limits.
Responsibilities of the Planning Manager:
- Lead the Planning team by managing and developing a team of Production Planners through coaching, direction, and support.
- Oversee production planning by managing demand intake and supporting the creation of end-item supply plans within the MRP system.
- Balance demand and capacity by analyzing customer demand requirements against supply commitments and manufacturing capabilities.
- Drive forecasting and planning performance to ensure customer commitments are achieved and planning objectives are met.
- Conduct what-if analysis to evaluate demand changes, capacity constraints, and supply scenarios before finalizing customer commitments.
- Provide cross-functional leadership by partnering with Program Management, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve planning challenges.
- Support decision-making through data analysis, sound judgment, and recommendations that improve planning effectiveness and operational performance.
Benefits of the Job:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401K and company matching with no vesting period
- PTO for rest and relaxation
- Gym reimbursement (through Anthem)
- Employee Assistance Program
- A safe and inclusive work environment with team and management support
- Employee training and development
- Community service and philanthropic initiatives
- Employee appreciation and events
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee Referral program
- Employee discounts
- 5+ years of Production Planning experience, preferably within electronics manufacturing or PCBA environments.
- Contract manufacturing experience required.
- Leadership experience managing planners or similar teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong demand planning and production scheduling skills, including supply and capacity analysis.
- Experience performing what-if analysis and evaluating demand, supply, and scheduling scenarios.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, Program Managers, Sales, and Operations teams.
- Advanced system proficiency, including Microsoft Excel; Oracle ERP and APS planning tools experience preferred.
Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia. Emerald Technologies specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Industrial Controls, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors. However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.
At Emerald Technologies, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.
This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Emerald Technologies, is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Schedule is determined based on business needs and coverage requirements. Hours may vary, and flexibility is expected to ensure adequate support for operations. Typical coverage is Monday through Friday, but occasional adjustments may be required.
Work Hours: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week.
This is a salaried position; occasional additional hours may be required based on business needs.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of production planning experience
- Experience in contract manufacturing
- Leadership experience managing planners or similar teams in a manufacturing environment
- Strong demand planning and production scheduling skills
- Experience with supply and capacity analysis
- Experience performing what-if analysis and evaluating demand, supply, and scheduling scenarios
- Excellent communication skills with customers, Program Managers, Sales, and Operations teams
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Experience in electronics manufacturing or PCBA environments
- Experience with Oracle ERP and APS planning tools
- Ability to qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations
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At Emerald Technologies, we provide our customers with world-class service experiences built on strong partnerships, flexible manufacturing capabilities, and expert engineering services. Leveraging our extensive international footprint while maintaining the regional values of our regional facilities, we at Emerald take enormous pride in providing unique solutions to our customers' most challenging problems and opportunities. Emerald Technologies has recently become aware of unauthorized individuals falsely representing themselves as members of Emerald’s Human Resources department. These individuals are contacting potential employees via LinkedIn and other platforms. Please be advised that these communications are not authorized by Emerald. To ensure the legitimacy of any employment opportunity, please verify that the position you are applying for is available and is currently accepting applications by consulting and reviewing our official pages: • https://www.emeraldtechnologies.com/careers/ • https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerald-technologies-us Emerald Technologies expressly disclaims any responsibility for any alleged losses or damages of any kind resulting from interactions with unauthorized parties.
