Assistant Production Planner Jobs in Portland, OR

Production Planner

Treske Precision Machining | Mid-Level (3–6 Years) | Full-Time

Department

Supply Chain / Operations

Reports To

Supply Chain Manager

Location

On-Site

FLSA Status

Exempt

ITAR

Position requires U.S. Person status (citizen or lawful permanent resident)

Treske Precision Machining, Inc. is a U.S.-based advanced manufacturing company specializing in high-tolerance CNC machining and precision components. We serve aerospace, defense, space, electronics, medical, semiconductor, industrial equipment, and commercial industries. As a technology-driven organization, we utilize advanced automation, robotic machine loading, and proprietary software while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee development.

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating production schedules that balance customer demand with available capacity, materials, and labor. This role works cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, engineering, and quality to ensure on-time delivery of precision components to our customers. The ideal candidate brings hands-on planning experience in a high-mix, low-volume CNC or precision machining environment.

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules in Epicor ERP, ensuring accurate job sequencing and resource loading across all work centers.

• Translate customer orders and forecasts into production work orders with realistic lead times and capacity constraints.

• Monitor daily production progress; identify scheduling conflicts, capacity gaps, and at-risk orders, and proactively communicate resolution plans.

• Coordinate with purchasing to align material availability with production start dates; flag shortages and expedite as needed.

• Maintain accurate routing, cycle time, and capacity data within Epicor to support scheduling fidelity.

• Collaborate with operations supervisors and machinists to understand actual vs. planned cycle times and adjust schedules accordingly.

• Participate in daily/weekly production meetings; provide clear schedule status updates and escalation of critical path issues.

• Support new customer order review by providing realistic lead time assessments based on current capacity loading.

• Assist in identifying and implementing scheduling process improvements to increase on-time delivery performance.

• Handle all work in compliance with ITAR and export control regulations; maintain appropriate handling of technical data and controlled information.

Required:

• 3–6 years of production planning or scheduling experience in a precision machining, aerospace, defense, or similar high-tolerance manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems — Epicor experience strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, work center capacity, and manufacturing lead time drivers.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-mix environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfortable with data analysis and schedule reporting.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) in compliance with ITAR regulations.

Preferred:

• Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.

• Familiarity with APICS CPIM concepts or certification.

• Background working in an ITAR-regulated or defense-supply-chain environment.

• Analytical thinking with a bias toward practical, shop-floor-grounded solutions.

• Clear, proactive communication — written and verbal — across all levels of the organization.

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

• Collaborative team player who builds trust with operations and cross-functional partners.

• Continuous improvement mindset aligned with Treske's culture of excellence.

Treske Precision Machining is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is subject to ITAR compliance requirements; applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.62.

.S. Persons as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.62.

Job Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work performed in factory settings.
• Exposure to manufacturing environment such as noise, dust and the outdoors.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, negotiate a flight of stairs and move about facilities.
• Must be able to lift light to moderately heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).

Personal Characteristics

• Candidate must be driven to deliver results with the ability to establish rapport, earn trust, and effectively collaborate with others.  
• Teamwork
• Works well with others as part of a team effort
• Is willing to make necessary changes based of feedback from machinist and supervisors
• Has a positive attitude

Our mission is innovation

• We are reinventing precision machining
• We continually seek and improve more efficient ways of manufacturing

Pushing it forward.

• Good people making good decisions based on real time information and quality tracking systems
• Works to meet departmental goals and fulfill strategies

Improve it.

• Say “No!” to  status quo and consistently look for better, faster, more efficient ways to deliver success
• No such thing as “good enough”

Go Further.

• Expect superior quality and on-time delivery
• Exceed expectations utilizing one-of-a-kind manufacturing methods

Create win-wins.

• Build partnerships with internal customers, employees, and internal suppliers
• Build relationships on a bedrock of trust and mutual prosperity
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Treske offers a competitive salary and benefit package including:

• Employer paid medical insurance for the employee
• Family Health insurance
• Paid Life insurance policy for employee
• Dental
• 401K
• 401k Match
• Life insurance for employee and family
• HRA
• Paid time off
• Vision
• Aflac
• Long term disability
• Short term disability

Treske Precision Machining is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility for all new hires. 
Learn more: 

• https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
• https://www.e-verify.gov/rights-and-responsibilities

It is the policy of Treske Precision Machining, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

** Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment drug screen and background check.

NOTE: Access to our facility, and employment is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You acknowledge, verify and certify that you meet the ITAR’s definition of a US Person and have been granted U.S. citizenship status; or U.S. permanent residence status; or “protected person” status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). You understand that you may be required to produce documents verifying that you meet the ITAR’s definition of a U.S. Person, and that it is my responsibility to produce proof of U.S. Person status upon request. You understand that these documents may be photocopied and that failing to produce adequate proof of status will render you unable to be hired until such proof is provided. You acknowledge that you will be dismissed from employment if you cannot produce proof upon request. You fully acknowledge, understand to your satisfaction, agree with and certify these statements.

Any of the following documentation provides appropriate verification of US Persons status:

• Birth Certificate;
• Military ID;
• Passport/passport card ;
• Naturalization Certificate – N-550;
• Permanent Residence Card – I-551;
• Protected Persons Card;
• Consular Report of a Birth Abroad;
• Certificate of Citizenship – N-560.

Treske Precision Machining Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.
As part of our hiring process, we verify employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from your Form I-9 to confirm your authorization to work in the United States. 
Treske Precision Machining also provides the Department of Justice's "Right to Work" notices in English and Spanish.