Manufacturing Planner / Drilling Services

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Planner to optimize production schedules and coordinate cross-functional operations from order intake to delivery.

The role requires 1-3 years in planning in an MRP-driven environment, a business or technical degree, and strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency with Word and Excel is preferred, with collaboration across production, purchasing, and vendor teams.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of planning/scheduling experience in an MRP-driven manufacturing environment.
• College degree in business or technical discipline.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage new orders through established protocols and maintain accurate date tracking
• Update pick, production, and ship dates based on production meeting outcomes
• Generate work orders and coordinate with production, workshop, purchasing, and machine shop teams
• Monitor priority orders and provide daily status updates to buyers and planners
• Liaise with vendors on critical purchase order items
• Support planning supervisor/manager and manufacturing manager with additional projects as needed

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Cross-functional Collaboration

MRP systems

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

College degree in business or technical discipline

Job description

We're seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Planner to optimize production schedules and coordinate cross-functional operations in our drilling services division. You'll be the critical link ensuring seamless workflow from order intake to delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage new orders through established protocols and maintain accurate date tracking


• Update pick, production, and ship dates based on production meeting outcomes


• Generate work orders and coordinate with production, workshop, purchasing, and machine shop teams


• Monitor priority orders and provide daily status updates to buyers and planners


• Liaise with vendors on critical purchase order items


• Support planning supervisor/manager and manufacturing manager with additional projects as needed

Skills / Education

• 1-3 years of planning/scheduling experience in an MRP-driven manufacturing environment


• College degree in business or technical discipline


• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities


• Proven ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams


• Solid understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) systems


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

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