Production Planner

Integra Mission Critical; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Integra Mission Critical in Houston is seeking a Production Planner to execute the production schedule and align orders, materials, and resources to meet customer delivery commitments. You will coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality and Project Management to remove constraints and keep ERP data accurate.

The role focuses on proactively identifying schedule risks, expediting critical activities, and ensuring work orders progress as planned while driving

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret production data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with MRPERP systems for planning, scheduling and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Execute the production schedule and release Manufacturing Orders (MOs).
• Monitor production progress and expedite orders to meet requirements.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Procurement and other departments to resolve constraints.
• Ensure BOMs and routings are accurate before production begins.
• Maintain MOs planning data and ERP transactions.
• Review MRP recommendations and exception messages.
• Communicate production status 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 in planning, scheduling and ERP processes.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and root-cause corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem solving

Decision making

Data interpretation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

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 Bachelors 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 MRPERP 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

• 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 familys 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

Company Message

Come build with us At Integra were 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 todays 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 youre passionate about innovation impact and building systems the world depends on youll 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 talentacquisitionintegracom