Production Planner
Location: Torrance, CA
Who We Are:
We are Prime Matter Labs, a personal care product manufacturer with over 40 years of experience formulating, compounding, and filling products for some of the most successful and respected brands in the world. We have embarked in pursuit of a bold new vision to be the leading product development and production partner in the country for emerging and established brands. To realize that vision, we're investing in new technology, processes, plans, and people that will completely rethink the way that brands view and interact with their manufacturer. We're building the platform that will allow us to serve as the foundation of our customer's branded products, from their first sample to their million-unit product run, and every step in between. Come help us build the future of the personal care and beauty landscape, one partnership at a time.
What We're Looking For:
We're searching for a proactive, technically skilled Production Planner with a strong analytical mindset and a commitment to operational efficiency. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment, has hands-on experience scheduling production lines and managing capacity in a personal care or consumer products manufacturing setting, and excels at aligning planning horizons to drive reliable execution. Our new Production Planner will keep production moving efficiently from order receipt through finished good shipment while serving as a key liaison across manufacturing, quality, purchasing, supply chain, and customer service. How You'll Fit In: As a member of our Operations team at the Torrance site, you will be the central hub connecting purchasing, warehouse, quality, and manufacturing. You will partner closely with production supervisors, the quality lab, warehouse staff, and supply chain team members to align the longer-term planning horizon to the short-term schedule and ensure every compounding vessel and packaging line is utilized to its fullest potential. You will work within an experienced operations team that is invested in your growth and success.
What You'll Do:- Production Scheduling & Execution
- Materials & Inventory Follow-UpReporting & Data Maintenance
- Order Processing & Customer Coordination
- What You Have:
Associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred; relevant coursework or internship experience considered in lieu of a degree.24 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain coordination, or a related manufacturing operations role; internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
Basic understanding of manufacturing or production operations; exposure to personal care, consumer packaged goods, or batch manufacturing environments is a plus but not required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic data organization); willingness to learn ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, DOSS, Mar-Kov or similar platform or prior experience is a plus but not required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to follow up effectively across departments.
Eagerness to learn, a team-first attitude, and a genuine interest in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing as a career path.
Ability to work for prolonged periods while sitting and working on a computer.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and move throughout production and warehouse areas; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in both office and cGMP environments while following required safety procedures and PPE requirements when entering production areas.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. What We're Offering:
Competitive compensation package
Health, dental, and vision benefits 401K program with matching contributions
The spirit of a startup with the security of an established, profitable industry leader.
At Prime, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Prime is an equal opportunity employer.
