Manufacturing Planner

ERock; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Job summary

ERock in Houston is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Planner to streamline production schedules and material requirements for high-quality microgrid systems. You will connect manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery.

Your responsibilities include analyzing production data, monitoring work-in-progress, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency in ERP/MRP software. A diverse environment is promoted at ERock.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing planning, scheduling, or materials management experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and production documents.
• Attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules, material requirements, and manufacturing workflows.
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and adjust schedules as necessary.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders.

Skills

ERP/MRP software proficiency

Manufacturing planning

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ERock is a leader and innovator of Electrical Resiliency-As-A-Service. Our advanced dual-purpose microgrids protect companies, critical infrastructure, and communities from unexpected power outages, ensuring business continuity and civic durability. ERock’s microgrids use natural gas and renewable natural gas (RNG) to drive dependable microgrids with lower to zero carbon emissions. Powered by GraniteEcosystem™, our software provides 24/7 monitoring, optimization, and forecasts to enable reliable power for businesses.

Job Type

Full-time

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Manufacturing Planner to join our team. In this role, you will coordinate production schedules, material requirements, and manufacturing workflows to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of high‑quality microgrid systems. You will serve as the link between manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and manufacturing capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor work‑in-progress (WIP) and adjust schedules to address delays, bottlenecks, or changes in demand.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve manufacturing issues and support product launches.
• Review and analyze production data to identify trends, capacity constraints, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and distribute daily/weekly production status reports.
• Ensure all planning activities align with company quality standards, safety procedures, and EROCK Core Values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of manufacturing planning, scheduling, or materials management experience.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP software (NetSuite, SAP, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and production documents.
• Attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Ability to balance big‑picture production goals with day‑to‑day detail management.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills to solve problems and anticipate challenges.

Your Rewards!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Cool Open‑Office Concept

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education.