Production Planner: Lean Scheduling for On-Time Delivery

Tranter, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tranter-LHE Group is seeking a Production Planner to develop and implement production plans aligned with sales orders, ensuring optimal use of materials, capacity, and equipment. You will focus on scheduling production, processing, assembly, and packaging activities across multiple work centers.

The role requires 1–4 years in materials planning or supply chain within manufacturing, familiarity with MRP systems, and preferably CPIM or Lean/Six Sigma experience.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in Materials Planning, Scheduling or Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Materials Management or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Experience utilizing MRP systems.
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements, optimizing capacity.
• Support Lean Enterprise initiatives and track metrics like on-time delivery and inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure HSE compliance to drive operational excellence.
• Coordinate with Sales/CS to update on orders and ensure correct ERP data.
• Schedule production, processing, assembly and packaging activities in response to sales orders.
• Develop production plans to maximize resource use and meet quality standards.

Skills

Materials Planning

Scheduling

Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Materials Management or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MRP systems

CPIM Certification

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

Tranter-LHE Group is seeking a Production Planner to develop and implement production plans aligned with sales orders, ensuring optimal use of materials, capacity, and equipment. You will focus on scheduling production, processing, assembly, and packaging activities across multiple work centers.

The role requires 1–4 years in materials planning or supply chain within manufacturing, familiarity with MRP systems, and preferably CPIM or Lean/Six Sigma experience.