Production Planner

EnQuest Energy Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EnQuest Energy Solutions is a Houston-based engineering and manufacturing company specializing in power generation equipment and oilfield service equipment. The Production Planner will develop and execute production schedules to optimize manufacturing capacity and ensure on-time delivery.

Role requires strong organizational and communication skills, 5+ years in production planning, and experience in fabrication or heavy manufacturing with ERP/MRP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of production planning experience.
• Experience in fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment.
• ERP/MRP experience required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Preferred: CPIM certification.
• Preferred: experience in power generation/oil & gas/heavy equipment manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling 90-day Master Production Schedule.
• Balance customer demand, capacity, labor, and material availability.
• Sequence production to maximize efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Create and maintain production routings and manage production orders through all stages.
• Participate in daily production meetings to review schedule performance and constraints.
• Review MRP recommendations and monitor inventory levels.
• Coordinate with Procurement on requisitions, order deliveries, and project updates.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate ECNs and communicate drawing revisions to production personnel.
• Communicate schedule changes and priorities to Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering

APICS/ASCM CPIM certification

Tools

ERP/MRP experience

Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central

Job description

EnQuest Energy Solutions is a Houston-based engineering and manufacturing company specializing in power generation equipment, oilfield service equipment, Pressure Reduction Systems, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). We design, build, and service innovative, heavy-duty equipment for customers across the energy industry. With in-house engineering, fabrication, assembly, testing, and field service capabilities, EnQuest delivers high-quality solutions that help power today's operations while supporting the energy transition. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, safety, and innovation, empowering our employees to solve complex manufacturing challenges while building industry-leading equipment.

About the Role

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and executing production schedules that optimize manufacturing capacity, ensure material availability, and support on-time delivery of customer orders. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing to drive efficient production while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling 90-day Master Production Schedule.
• Balance customer demand, capacity, labor, and material availability.
• Sequence production to maximize efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Create and maintain production routings and manage production orders through all stages of the manufacturing lifecycle (firm, released, and finished).
• Participate in daily production meetings to review schedule performance, production constraints, and recovery plans.
• Review MRP recommendations and monitor inventory levels to ensure material availability and minimize shortages.
• Coordinate with Procurement on requisitions, order deliveries, and project updates.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy and material availability.
• Attend daily production meetings and/or meet with Manufacturing.
• Coordinate engineering change notices (ECNs) and communicate drawing revisions and redlines to production personnel.
• Communicate production schedule changes and priorities to Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and other stakeholders.
• Support the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process by providing production capacity, inventory, and scheduling inputs.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Required: Five or more years of production planning experience.
• Required: Experience in a fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Required: ERP/MRP experience.
• Required: Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Preferred: Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central experience.
• Preferred: Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Preferred: APICS/ASCM CPIM certification.
• Preferred: Experience in power generation, oil & gas, or heavy equipment manufacturing.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

Working Conditions

• Manual dexterity is required for the use of desktop computers and peripherals.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment with frequent interaction on the production floor.

Physical Requirements

• Sit or stand for extended periods.
• Walk through the manufacturing facility.
• Occasionally lift to 25 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE in production areas.