Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Title: Production Planner
Location: Modesto, CA
Reporting to: Branch Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Expected Starting Pay: $24.50 - $28/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), PTO, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, EAP
About Hydraulic Controls, Inc.
Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned premier fluid power distributor serving customers throughout the Western United States. For more than 60 years, our employee-owners and supplier partners have built our reputation on ethical business practices, value-added customer service, technical expertise, and local inventory.
We are a practical, relationship-driven company with a strong operational focus. Our branches support customers who rely on responsive service, dependable products, and people who know how to solve problems.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who brings strong organization, attention to detail, and a practical problem-solving mindset to a fast-moving production environment. This role requires someone who can manage order information accurately, communicate clearly across departments, and help keep production schedules, documentation, and customer expectations aligned.
- Planning Discipline – Can organize priorities, track due dates, monitor open orders, and help identify potential scheduling or resource issues before they become larger problems.
- Accuracy and Follow-Through – Takes pride in entering and maintaining clean order information, processing documentation correctly, and following tasks through to completion.
- ERP and Data Comfort – Is comfortable working in systems, learning ERP tools, reviewing order details, and using information to support production planning decisions.
- Calm Problem Solving – Can manage changing priorities, resource constraints, past-due orders, and production questions with professionalism and a solutions-oriented approach.
Position Summary
The Production Planner helps keep customer orders, production schedules, materials, labor availability, and documentation aligned within HCI’s MCDS manufacturing division. This role reviews incoming orders, maintains accurate ERP information, supports planned fulfillment dates, and helps identify scheduling or resource issues before they disrupt production.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in ERP systems, and able to communicate clearly with Production, Purchasing, Inventory, Quality, and Customer Support.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviews incoming orders and evaluates available parts and labor using ERP system and other provided tools.
- Creates a planned fulfillment date for new orders and submits to Production Manager for review.
- Processes orders in ERP system after review and approval of Production Manager.
- Works closely with Buyer and Production Manager to identify any resource shortages.
- Monitors open order due dates and notifies Production Manager of potential problems.
- Reviews past due orders with Production Manager to prevent future problems.
- Maintains accurate order information in ERP system.
- Provides up to date order information to co-workers and customers as necessary.
- Participates in forecasting of future resource requirements.
- Prints and distributes approved production documentation.
- Reviews for accuracy and processes finished Quality Control documents.
- Collaborates and coordinates with all departments, including inbound, inventory control, customer support, and all other necessary departments.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and one to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient on Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to learn and become proficient on TrulinX ERP Systems.
- Must be able to work independently and with little direct supervision.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Work Location
This role is located at our production facility in Modesto, California.
Benefits and Perks
HCI offers a strong benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low deductibles and low out-of-pocket max expenses
- 401(k) plan with a 4.5% company match
- 100% employee-owned through HCI’s Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Through HCI’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP, eligible employees can build an ownership stake in the company over time at no direct cost to them, subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the hiring process and perform the essential functions of the position.
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