About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to support our operations and ensure efficient production scheduling, materials planning, and coordination between departments. This individual will play a key role in helping us meet customer deadlines, reduce lead times, and optimize inventory levels during a period of increased demand.
Position Location:
Humble, TX
Requirements
In This Role You Will:
· Monitor work orders and job progress; proactively identify delays or bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
· Make corrections to work order BOMs as needed
· Coordinate closely with production supervisors to adjust schedules based on shop floor conditions
· Create and manage visual scheduling tools (spreadsheets, whiteboards, or planning boards
· Partner with purchasing and inventory teams to align material availability with production priorities
· Lead daily or weekly production scheduling meetings with cross-functional teams
· Manage work order statuses, make corrections as necessary
· Support inventory control processes, including cycle counts and demand forecasting
· Troubleshoot fulfillment or other work order related issues
· Provide feedback for ERP item master/master data corrections
· Generate and maintain planning metrics, reports, and KPIs to support operations leadership
· Assist in transitioning planning activities into a more standardized or digital format (if applicable)
Qualifications/Skills:
· 3+ years of production planning or materials scheduling experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
· Strong understanding of MRP systems and planning tools (experience with ERP software such as Oracle, Epicor, SAP or similar)
· Familiarity with BOMs, routing, lead times, and inventory control
· Strong problem-solving skills
· Excellent organizational and communication skills
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Preferred Additional Skills:
· Oracle NetSuite ERP experience.
· Electrical distribution equipment manufacturing or engineered to order business
Work Environment: This position primarily operates in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to machinery, equipment, and electrical systems.
About the Company
Join a rapidly expanding electrical engineering and manufacturing company delivering innovative power distribution and control solutions nationwide. This is an opportunity to join a high-growth organization where employees can make a visible impact, take on meaningful responsibility, and continue to grow professionally as the company scales.