Production Planner

MSM Industries, LLC has been a trusted partner to the U.S. Navy and its prime contractors for over 20 years. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing business, we specialize in advanced material solutions for signature reduction, vibration and acoustic management, and environmental control. MSM also serves as a high-performance system integration and assembly provider for key customers. With in-house manufacturing and a track record for on-time, high-quality deliveries, MSM is known for innovation, reliability, and rapid response to complex program needs.

MSM is part of Canopy Aerospace & Defense, a platform built to accelerate the future of advanced materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. Canopy A&D delivers specialized materials and components that carry customers from concept through sustainment. Canopy A&D’s advanced signal attenuation technologies and production-scale manufacturing accelerate the fielding of platforms that are faster, cooler, and quieter. Our adaptive approach ensures solutions evolve at the pace of shifting challenges, keeping our customers ahead of the curve.

Role Overview

MSM Industries is seeking execution-focused, detail-oriented Production Planner to drive day-to-day production planning, scheduling, and shop floor control within our high-mix, custom-engineered defense and maritime manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Senior Management, this role is essential in converting naval defense contracts, prime contractor demand signals, and program milestones into actionable, balanced production schedules.

The Production Planner ensures seamless alignment between raw material availability (elastomers, polymers, resins, specialized metallic inserts, curing agents), tooling/mold readiness, production work-center capacity, and strict defense delivery commitments. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive planner who excels in a build-to-print, high-mix/low-to-medium-volume defense environment delivering mission-critical naval, submarine, surface vessel, and signature-management hardware.

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Job Details

Type: Full-time

Base Salary Range: $75,000-$105,000/yr

Business Hours: Core hours, M-F with availability to work overtime as needed

Base Location: 100% on-site in Riverside, CA

Travel: None

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K company match (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Export Control Requirements

To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

MSM Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with MSM Industries is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.