Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & Resources

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Job summary

Murray Resources is assisting a Houston area manufacturer seeking a Production Planner. The role focuses on production scheduling, capacity planning, and coordinating manufacturing activities to meet delivery dates.

The candidate will work with Supply Chain, Sales, and ERP data to optimize resources, create schedules, and ensure accurate data. 1–4 years of planning experience and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred; US citizenship/national status is required for government contract compliance.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in materials planning, scheduling or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics or related field preferred.
• Experience with MRP systems and ERP data accuracy is required.
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
• CPIM certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office and cross‑functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan capacity on cell level and schedule production activities.
• Optimize schedule to meet delivery dates and plant capacity.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and keep Sales/CS updated on orders.
• Ensure data accuracy in ERP and generate work orders.
• Develop production plans to maximize resource use and meet targets.
• Analyze production data to align material flow with requirements.
• Review sales orders and ensure material readiness for production.

Skills

Materials planning

Scheduling

Supply chain

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

CPIM certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or related field

CPIM certification (nice to have)

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Murray Resources is assisting a Houston area manufacturer seeking a Production Planner. The role focuses on production scheduling, capacity planning, and coordinating manufacturing activities to meet delivery dates.

The candidate will work with Supply Chain, Sales, and ERP data to optimize resources, create schedules, and ensure accurate data. 1–4 years of planning experience and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred; US citizenship/national status is required for government contract compliance.