Production Planner-Scheduler Jobs in Houston

Job Description: Production Planner/Scheduler

Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle.

Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor in order to

achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates.

Responsibilities:

Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements

Produces production schedule in line with production capacity to meet customer deliveries

Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule

Coordinate with material purchasing group and/or expedite suppliers’ material purchase orders as required

Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages

Utilize MRP/ERP system to generate manufacturing work orders

Release manufacturing work orders to the warehouse and production teams

Notify Outside Sales and Customer Service Representatives of any schedule impacts to customers

Coordinates with production teams to develop production schedule to ensure customer commitments are met

Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Performs other duties as required

Requirements:

Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and

other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

Ability to interact well with internal and external customers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient use of computer systems and software applications

Proficiency in Office Excel and Oracle ERP is a plus

In‐depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Get it done Attitude!