Planner, Manufacturing

Mp Materials Corp.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mp Materials Corp. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to develop and maintain production plans for a group of processing centers within a large-scale facility.

You will balance customer demand with capacity, material availability, labor, and inventory while coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service to deliver executable schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (SCM, Operations, IE, Business, Manufacturing).
• 3+ years of production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing experience in large-scale industry.
• Experience in converting raw materials into finished products.
• Understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, and capacity planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP/APS, preferably SAP.
• Experience coordinating production across multiple operating areas.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production plans and schedules for assigned manufacturing centers.
• Balance demand, inventory targets, capacity, labor, and constraints in schedules.
• Sequence production to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans for changing conditions.
• Ensure production schedules align with facility and business objectives.
• Coordinate raw material requirements to support planned production.
• Monitor material consumption against plan and identify risks to production continuity.
• Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain to address material shortages and supply constraints.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives for raw materials and intermediates.
• Finish goods planning to meet delivery requirements and inventory targets.
• Monitor WIP inventories and identify bottlenecks and constraints.
• Coordinate with operations to maintain optimal inventory levels and throughput.
• Support capacity planning by identifying resource constraints and proposing solutions.
• Review production performance daily and adjust schedules; escalate constraints as needed.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain

Operations planning

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Planner, Manufacturing

Full Time Fort Worth, TX, US

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves - enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI - the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer - and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production plans for a designated group of manufacturing centers within a large-scale manufacturing facility. This role ensures production plans are balanced with customer demand, production capacity, material availability, labor resources, inventory levels, and maintenance requirements.

The Manufacturing Planner works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service teams to develop executable production schedules that support service, cost, inventory, and operational performance goals. The position monitors production execution, identifies constraints, manages schedule adjustments, and drives alignment across stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

Position Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain detailed production plans and schedules for assigned manufacturing centers
• Balance customer demand, inventory targets, equipment capacity, labor availability, and operational constraints when creating production schedules
• Sequence production to maximize throughput, minimize downtime, and improve overall manufacturing efficiency
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to address changing business requirements and operational conditions
• Ensure production schedules align with facility and business objectives
• Coordinate raw material requirements to support planned production
• Monitor material consumption against plan and identify risks to production continuity
• Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to address material shortages and supply constraints
• Support inventory optimization initiatives for raw materials and intermediates

Finished Goods Planning

• Ensure production plans support customer delivery requirements and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Customer Service teams regarding production priorities and shipment requirements.
• Monitor finished goods inventories and recommend production adjustments as needed.
• Assist in managing service risks related to demand fluctuations or operational disruptions.

Work-in-Process (WIP) Management

• Monitor WIP inventories within assigned manufacturing centers
• Identify bottlenecks, inventory imbalances, and process constraints affecting production flow
• Coordinate with operations teams to maintain optimal inventory levels throughout the manufacturing process
• Support initiatives to improve throughput and reduce cycle times

Labor & Resource Coordination

• Incorporate labor availability and staffing requirements into production schedules
• Coordinate with manufacturing leaders to align production requirements with available resources
• Support capacity planning efforts by identifying resource constraints and recommending solutions

Operational Monitoring & Execution

• Review production performance daily and adjust schedules based on operating conditions
• Analyze production issues and develop alternative plans to maintain operational performance
• Communicate schedule changes and planning risks to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Escalate capacity, material, labor, or equipment constraints as appropriate
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, schedule stability, and operational performance.
• Utilize ERP, MRP, and planning systems to maintain accurate schedules and inventory data.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and maintenance of planning tools, metrics, and reporting systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field
• 3+ years of production planning, supply chain, operations planning, or manufacturing experience in a large-scale industrial or process manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment that converts raw materials into finished products.
• Understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, and capacity planning principles.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, or Advanced Planning Systems (APS), preferably SAP
• Experience coordinating production activities across multiple operating areas preferred.

Desired Qualities:

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD certification

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Aff...

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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