Production Controller

Randstad USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA seeks an experienced Production Planner/Scheduler to drive the production flow and balance plant capacity, owning the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 10 years of experience at managerial level, a Bachelor's degree, and a strong background in scheduling, ERP integrity, and continuous improvement. Salary is about $75,000–$80,000 with first-shift hours in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and master production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Plan, release, and manage production orders based on material availability and capacity.
• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) balancing demand and lead times.
• Coordinate with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Quality and Purchasing on priorities.
• Monitor WIP, resolve scheduling disruptions, and drive on-time delivery.

Skills

Schedule

Planning

Production Control

Manufacturing

Managing

Education

Bachelors

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner/Scheduler to drive operational flow, balance plant capacity, and ensure on-time delivery. In this role, you will own the Master Production Schedule (MPS), coordinate across cross-functional teams, maintain ERP integrity, and lead schedule attainment initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling & Execution: Plan, release, and manage production orders based on material availability, labor capacity, machine availability, and customer delivery requirements.
• Master Production Schedule (MPS): Develop and maintain the MPS by balancing sales demand, capacity constraints, engineering releases, and component lead times.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner daily with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to communicate job status, manage order promise dates, and align on priority changes.
• WIP & Performance Monitoring: Review daily WIP performance with supervisors, resolve schedule disruptions/shortages, monitor WIP aging, and lead work order closeout reviews.
• Outsourcing & Purchasing Alignment: Collaborate with Purchasing to track raw material availability, monitor inventory levels, and manage outside processing/outsourcing for machining and fabrication.
• Continuous Improvement & ERP Integrity: Audit and update ERP parameters, routings, and scheduling data. Analyze labor/material variances to identify root causes and optimize planning workflows.
• Leadership & Reporting: Lead weekly backlog meetings, participate in daily Gemba walks, promote safety leadership, and track core operational KPIs.

salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: Bachelors

Skills

• Schedule
• Planning (7 years of experience is required)
• Production Control
• Manufacturing
• Managing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 10 years
• Experience level: Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Manager
• 10 years

Education

• Bachelors