Production Planner at New Venture - SoLa Impact

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our team. The Production Planner will play a crucial role in coordinating and scheduling production activities, and effectively implementing changes within our manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving successful outcomes within tight timelines, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of production planning and change management principles.

About the company

SoLa Impact is a real estate private equity firm with a double bottom line strategy focused on preserving, rehabbing, and building high-quality affordable housing in Black and brown communities. SoLa is Southern California's largest for-profit affordable housing developer and is currently in construction on over 2,000 affordable housing units across Southern California. SoLa currently owns and manages over $1.2 billion of multifamily assets, almost all of which are in low-income, Black and brown communities.

SoLa's affiliate, MODEL/Z is reinventing multifamily housing creation by building the first and only standardized modular housing factory. The MODEL/Z is a comprehensive manufacturing system designed, engineered, and built to consistently produce a high-quality, low-cost, net-zero ready, and most importantly, standardized, modular housing product. MODEL/Z is a Black-owned and operated business based in Southern California that will deliver between 1,000 – 1,500 modular housing units per year by 2025. We offer a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment which is intellectually challenging and extremely rewarding and fulfilling as we collectively aim to solve.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on production targets, inventory levels, and production capacity. 
• Collaborate with procurement team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components for production. 
• Lead cross-functional teams in the identification, assessment, and prioritization of engineering change initiatives, including design updates, process improvements, and technology implementations. 
• Coordinate the execution and timing of change initiatives, ensuring alignment with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain objectives. 
• Monitor the progress of engineering change initiatives, identifying and addressing any issues or roadblocks that may arise. 
• Work closely with Planning and Inventory teams to understand stock related to part levels and cut-in points.  Identify and resolve potential production issues or bottlenecks to minimize disruptions and meet production targets. 
• Verify BOMs are properly updated, and information is flowing through MRP system with correct part pedigree, revision levels & quantities. 
• Provide leadership and guidance to stakeholders involved in implementing change initiatives in adherence to project timelines. 
• Conduct impact assessments to evaluate potential production risks and challenges, and support with developing mitigation strategies accordingly. 
• Continuously evaluate and refine production processes and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, supply chain, or a related field. 
• Proven experience in production planning, preferably within a manufacturing environment. 
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 
• Self-motivated. 
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations and develop practical solutions. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Proficiency in using MRP/MES systems. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Project management certification (e.g., PMP), change management certification (e.g., Prosci), and/or supply chain certification (e.g., CPIM) 

Benefits

SoLa Impact offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as pet insurance, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and bereavement days. This package is designed to provide employees with a range of important benefits that help to support their physical and emotional well-being, while also providing financial protection and peace of mind.

At SoLa Impact, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. We foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace, collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, and accountability. We are looking to bring someone on board as soon as possible. We provide a rewarding and challenging environment. We expect a lot, but give a lot in return. Strongly prefer candidates local to Los Angeles as no relocation assistance will be provided. All qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

SoLa Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SoLa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.