Lean JIT Production Planner Scheduling & Materials

TAS Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TAS Energy Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to ensure on-time delivery by coordinating Production, Engineering and Purchasing to align information and materials for manufacturing.

The role supports the Production Manager and Superintendent in continuous improvement, ensuring accurate scheduling, material readiness, and efficient shop operations through effective expediting and resource coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience with JIT, MRP, CRP, Lean (or similar waste-elimination processes).
• ISO 9000 (or other QMS) experience desirable.
• APICS CPIM certification a plus.
• MS Project and/or Great Plains experience desired.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify drawing and material availability prior to release for manufacture.
• Coordinate with Scheduler on internal, customer and vendor schedules.
• Stage and complete materials prior to job release.
• Coordinate between Production, Engineering and Purchasing.
• Track and report progress to schedule.
• Assist shop foreman with shortages and material needs.
• Plan and assist with shop and material scheduling.
• Perform in-house expediting as needed to maintain schedule deliverables.
• Requisition materials as needed.

Skills

JIT

MRP

CRP

Lean

ISO 9000

APICS CPIM

MS Project

Great Plains

Data analysis

Education

Four-year technical degree

Six years of equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Project

Great Plains

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

TAS Energy Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to ensure on-time delivery by coordinating Production, Engineering and Purchasing to align information and materials for manufacturing.

The role supports the Production Manager and Superintendent in continuous improvement, ensuring accurate scheduling, material readiness, and efficient shop operations through effective expediting and resource coordination.