Production Planner

Web Industries; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Industries in Denton, TX is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate and optimize schedules, align resources, and ensure on-time delivery while controlling costs. This role partners with operations, purchasing, engineering and quality teams to maintain efficient production flow.

Candidates should be proficient in Excel, ERP/MES systems, and data analysis; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential; associates degree or 1-5 years' experience preferred; Power BI and Power

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MES systems
• Superior communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing.
• Ability to analyze data, forecasts and production performance to make informed decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, assess situations and recommend solutions
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple tasks and projects
• Associates Degree or 1-5 years of experience as a Production Planner

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules to meet customer demands and production goals.
• Adjust schedule proactively to respond to unexpected changes such as equipment breakdowns, supply chain disruptions or urgent orders.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team leaders, supply chain, quality control and warehouse teams ensure resources (labor, machines, tools) are allocated effectively
• Present daily/weekly schedule with stakeholders from operations, purchasing, engineering and quality. Receive feedback and adjust the schedule based on stakeholders’ needs
• Support inventory management by aligning production schedules with target inventory levels
• Attend customer meetings to gain understanding of their needs and be able to answer scheduling related questions
• Coordinate with customer service to proactively manage on time delivery to customers
• Address production disruptions by analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, labor constraints and build recover plans
• Monitor production costs to ensure processes remain within budget and identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Prepare and distribute weekly/monthly production reports for management
• Perform other tasks as required

Skills

Excel (Pivot Tables)

ERP/MES systems

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Time management

Multitasking and organization

Education

Associates Degree

Experience: 1-5 years as Production Planner

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

MS Word & PowerPoint

Job description

Web Industries a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), which brings a lot of advantages to the people who work here—beyond the great pay and excellent benefits. You’re not just an employee, you are an employee-owner, with a vested interest in the success of the company. Web Industries’ founder, Bob Fulton, believed that the people who create the value of a company, the employees, should share in the success of the company. We believe there is a real energy that exists when people are open, honest, and work together to meet mutual goals. We do this by living our values:

Heart of an Owner: Taking personal responsibility and pride in our work.

Stronger Together: The power of collaboration and teamwork.

Find a Way: Determination and creativity to overcome challenges

As a company, we thrive on that energy and work to bring it into every product and every project that we touch. At Web, we believe the employee experience is paramount to our company’s success. Working with us, you’ll experience a myriad of cultures, locations, industries, and technologies. And you’ll be part of an employee-owned company dedicated to helping you achieve a fulfilling life and a rewarding career.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring the flow of materials and resources to ensure efficient and timely production. This role works closely with operations, purchasing, engineering, and quality teams to optimize schedules, minimize downtime, and meet customer demand while maintaining cost efficiency.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules to meet customer demands and production goals.

Adjust schedule proactively to respond to unexpected changes such as equipment breakdowns, supply chain disruptions or urgent orders.

Collaborate with supervisors and team leaders, supply chain, quality control and warehouse teams ensure resources (labor, machines, tools) are allocated effectively

Present daily/weekly schedule with stakeholders from operations, purchasing, engineering and quality. Receive feedback and adjust the schedule based on stakeholders’ needs

Support inventory management by aligning production schedules with target inventory levels

Attend customer meetings to gain understanding of their needs and be able to answer scheduling related questions

Coordinate with customer service to proactively manage on time delivery to customers

Address production disruptions by analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, labor constraints and build recover plans

Monitor production costs to ensure processes remain within budget and identify opportunities for cost reduction

Prepare and distribute weekly/monthly production reports for management

Perform other tasks as required

Additional REQUIRED Qualifications/Skills:

1. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)

2. Strong knowledge of ERP/MES systems

3. Superior communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing.

4. Ability to analyze data, forecasts and production performance to make informed decisions

5. Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, assess situations and recommend solutions

6. Excellent time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple tasks and projects

7. Associates Degree or 1-5 years of experience as a Production Planner

Additional PREFERRED Qualifications/Skills:

1. 5 -10 years’ experience as a Production Planner in a manufacturing environment

2. Proficient in Power query and Power BI

3. Technical writing using Microsoft word and PowerPoint

Must be able to work on government contracts