Planner

Powell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Powell is hiring a Planner for its Southeast Houston facility. The role focuses on ensuring timely production schedules, maintaining proper inventory levels, and interfacing with Engineering, Scheduling, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams.

You will manage master schedules to meet customer delivery dates while balancing cost and lead times. The position requires 0–2 years in manufacturing, knowledge of MRP, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret MRP reports and stock status reports.
• Experience with Oracle database queries and Excel proficiency.
• Strong time management and prioritization to meet delivery dates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure scheduled dates are met on time.
• Review open requirements and monitor vendor performance.
• Communicate delivery/quality issues promptly to vendors and resolve.
• Enter and update orders accurately in the system.

Skills

MRP reports

Oracle database

Excel

leadership

analytical skills

communication

organization

reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS degree preferred

Tools

Oracle database

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are hiring a Planner for our Southeast Houston facility. Four 10s Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5:30am-4:15pm

Job Description

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are hiring a Planner for our Southeast Houston facility. Four 10s Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5:30am-4:15pm

Position Summary

The Planner Position is assigned a series of commodities and/or services for which they are responsible for assuring that the requirements for these items are filled in a timely and cost-effective manner and that stocking levels are maintained within established guidelines. Responsible for the implementation of production schedules, meeting customer requirements and maintaining proper inventory levels. Interfaces with Engineering, Scheduling, Purchasing and Manufacturing groups.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure that the dates from the schedule are met on the expected date.
• Review open requirements, monitoring vendor performance, and expediting where necessary.
• Assure that problems relating to delivery and quality are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner.
• Assure that orders are entered into and updated within the computer system in an accurate and timely manner, and that all order information is complete.
• Analyze/adjust inventory levels to coincide with lead time changes.
• Using the master schedule, level load the production line to meet delivery dates.
• Possess a working knowledge of engineering prints and manufacturing capacity status to effectively determine production lead times for customer orders.
• Monitor and notify manufacturing supervisors of any shortages on upcoming jobs and jobs on the production line.
• Upon completion of a job, close the discrete job and correct resulting errors.
• Make sure raw material is always from both internal inventory and outside sources.
• Check and correct the negative report on a daily basis.
• Verify parts not keyed at audit gate.
• Attend weekly production meetings with plant manager (staff).
• Attend daily production meetings with Master Scheduler.
• Issue good safety rules on the shop floor.
• Ensure that the dates from the schedule are met on the expected date.
• Internal relationships include regular interaction with engineering, purchasing, accounting, master scheduler, and plant manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education diploma; BS degree preferred.
• Minimum 0-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing / assembly environment.
• Minimum 0-2 years’ experience in material ordering, supplier relations, and schedule management.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports and customer order shortage reports.
• Knowledge of running queries on the Oracle database and proficient with excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding of the financial impact of effective inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organization skills
• Must be responsible and dependable
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.

Working & Environmental Conditions

• Safety sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., safety shoes, hard hats, bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection at times, safety harnesses/ fall protection equipment as required).
• Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders continuously and / or scissor lifts while performing overhead work.
• Working at heights usually no higher than 10 feet in the air on an elevated structure using proper lift equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs or step ladders
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction
• Continuous standing and walking
• Able to use upper extremities frequently, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.
• Must be able to meet physical lifting demand up to 50lbs.
• Frequent use of hand tools and power tools

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

About Us

In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!

Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

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