Production Planner

Integra; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Integra in Houston seeks a Production Planner to execute the production schedule, coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other teams, and ensure ERP accuracy. You will proactively identify risks, expedite critical activities, and drive ongoing improvements in planning and execution.

The role requires 5+ years in production planning, strong ERP/MRP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Bachelor’s preferred, with a focus on heavy or project-based manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing and project-based operations preferred.
• Proficient with MRP/ERP for planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
• Strong knowledge of capacity planning and production scheduling.
• Experience managing manufacturing orders from release through completion.
• Working knowledge of BOMs, routings, and ECM processes.
• Experience with inventory planning and management principles.
• Advanced Excel with data analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute the production schedule and release Manufacturing Orders (MOs).
• Monitor production progress, identify scheduling issues, and expedite orders.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Procurement, and other departments to resolve constraints.
• Ensure materials, BOMs, and routings are accurate and ready before production.
• Maintain Manufacturing Orders, planning data and ERP transactions.
• Review and process MRP recommendations and exception messages.
• Communicate production status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Support engineering changes on active production orders.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure efficient production execution.
• Identify and implement process improvements for planning and ERP.
• Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

BOMs

Routings

Deltek Costpoint

Power BI

Finite scheduling software

Six Sigma tools

Job description

The Opportunity

The Production Planner is responsible for executing the production schedule established by the Planning Manager by ensuring manufacturing orders, materials, resources, and production activities are aligned to support customer delivery commitments. This role owns the day-to-day execution of assigned projects by coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, and Project Management to remove constraints, resolve production issues, and maintain ERP system accuracy. The Production Planner proactively identifies schedule risks, expedites critical activities, and ensures assigned work orders progress according to plan.

Location

Houston

Department

DEPTEC

The Opportunity

The Production Planner is responsible for executing the production schedule established by the Planning Manager by ensuring manufacturing orders, materials, resources, and production activities are aligned to support customer delivery commitments. This role owns the day-to-day execution of assigned projects by coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, and Project Management to remove constraints, resolve production issues, and maintain ERP system accuracy. The Production Planner proactively identifies schedule risks, expedites critical activities, and ensures assigned work orders progress according to plan.

What you will do?

• Execute the production schedule and release Manufacturing Orders (MOs).
• Monitor production progress, identify scheduling issues, and expedite orders to meet customer and business requirements.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Procurement, and other departments to resolve production and material constraints.
• Ensure materials, Bills of Material (BOMs), and routings are accurate and ready before production begins.
• Maintain Manufacturing Orders, planning data, and accurate transactions within the ERP system.
• Review and process MRP recommendations and exception messages.
• Communicate production status, schedule risks, and recovery plans to key stakeholders.
• Support engineering changes on active production orders.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, and Project Management to ensure efficient production execution.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance production planning, scheduling, and ERP processes.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, and root cause corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing and project-based manufacturing operations preferred.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems for production planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
• Strong knowledge of capacity planning, production scheduling, and manufacturing workflows.
• Experience managing manufacturing orders from release through completion.
• Working knowledge of Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and engineering change management (ECM) processes.
• Experience with inventory planning and inventory management principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret production data and identify improvement opportunities.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Deltek Costpoint or a similar ERP system in a manufacturing environment.
• APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Six Sigma certification or practical experience applying Six Sigma tools to improve operational performance.
• Experience developing reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience with finite scheduling software and advanced production scheduling methodologies.
• Experience in project-based manufacturing or engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environments.

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and compliance requirements.

How We Support You

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.

• Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
• Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.

Come build with us

At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission-critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.

What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem-solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.

Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]