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Production Control Associate

Schwan's Company

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Compensation
$19.75–22.75/hr
Location
City of Industry, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Schwan’s Company is hiring a Production Control Associate at its City of Industry, California location for a first-shift schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role supports production planning and inventory accuracy through SAP scheduling, material reconciliation, recordkeeping, and coordination with manufacturing teams. It also involves labor scheduling, reporting, training employees on SAP data entry, and helping supervisors resolve production and shipping issues.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft Office, requiredExcel, requiredOutlook, requiredWindows-Based Systems, requiredSAP, nice to haveERP Systems, nice to haveManufacturing Processes, requiredMaterial Flow, requiredProblem Solving, requiredData Analysis, requiredReport Generation, requiredCommunication, requiredProduction Labor Scheduling, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, requiredTraining, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, required3+ Years Related Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a Production Control Associate in our City of Industry, CA location. This position is on 1st Shift the hours are 8am - 5pm.

Responsibilities:

  • Schedule production orders in SAP for work-in-process materials and verify proper processing to support production schedules.

  • Reconcile material goods issues and receipts to production orders daily, ensuring inventory accuracy and investigating discrepancies with cross-functional teams.

  • Perform material tracing and audit manufacturing paperwork within SAP.

  • Coordinate material and product changes.

  • Plan and manage daily labor schedules to meet production demands while controlling overtime.

  • Track and maintain SAP databases and production records; prepare reports in a timely manner.

  • Attend management meetings to stay current on project status, production schedules, and operational updates.

  • Train line employees and management on accurate SAP data entry.

  • Support supervisors with planning and scheduling; help resolve production, scheduling, and shipping issues.

  • Ensure compliance with company mission, values, policies, and standards of conduct.

Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • 3–5 years of related experience in production control, manufacturing, or scheduling.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook) and Windows-based systems.

  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and material flow.

  • trong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and with limited supervision.

  • Ability to analyze data and generate reports from systems such as SAP.

  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to collaborate across teams.

  • Experience in production labor scheduling preferred.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to train/support team members effectively

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $19.75 - $22.75 per hour. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs. The employing subsidiaries of CJ Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,910 open Manufacturing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19.75–22.75/hr
  • California median$25–33/hr129 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr953 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $21.25/hr, is 28% below the California median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 311 open Manufacturing jobs in California and 2,910 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Manufacturing postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (1,573 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,489 of the 2,910 open Manufacturing jobs (51%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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