Production Planner

Powerus; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus is seeking a Production Planner in Rock Hill, SC to create and manage production schedules, work orders, and capacity plans for the Rock Hill line. You will collaborate with production, materials, and supply chain to optimize flow and meet customer demand.

You will own master and daily schedules, release work orders, balance line capacity with material availability, and maintain routings and ERP data to support manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, industrial engineering, or related field required or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in production planning or scheduling in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required.
• U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR/EAR controls.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the master and daily production schedules.
• Release work orders and track work in progress through completion.
• Balance schedule against line capacity, staffing, and material availability.
• Coordinate shortages and expedites with material planning and purchasing.
• Report schedule attainment and work order status.
• Maintain routings and production data in the ERP system.

Skills

Advanced Excel

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, industrial engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

NetSuite

Job description

Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.

Why Join Powerus

The Powerus Rock Hill facility builds multiple aircraft, motor, battery, and controller products on shared lines. The build schedule must balance customer demand, material availability, and line capacity.

This role builds and maintains the production schedule for the Rock Hill line and works with production, materials, and supply chain to execute it.

Position Overview

Powerus is seeking a Production Planner to create and manage production schedules, work orders, and capacity plans at the Rock Hill manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the master and daily production schedules
• Release work orders and track work in process through completion
• Balance schedule against line capacity, staffing, and material availability
• Coordinate shortages and expedites with material planning and purchasing
• Report schedule attainment and work order status
• Maintain routings and production data in the ERP system

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, industrial engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• U.S. citizenship required; this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM certification
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing
• Experience in a high-mix assembly environment
• Active or prior U.S. security clearance

What We Look For

Candidates should have owned a production schedule for an operating line and be able to describe how they recovered a schedule after a material shortage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Powerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.