Production Planning Intern

Openwork; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Openwork LLC in Webster, TX is offering a Production Planning Intern role designed for students or recent graduates pursuing degrees in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Engineering. The internship provides hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling in a real manufacturing environment.

You will enter and maintain production data, update work orders and schedules, generate basic Excel reports, and assist with inventory checks and status tracking.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, SCM, OPM or Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive data entry with accuracy.
• No prior manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain production data in the ERP system.
• Update work orders, production schedules, and planning records.
• Generate and update basic reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Assist with creating and processing manufacturing work orders.
• Support the release and printing of work orders.
• Review work orders for accuracy, including part numbers and dates.
• Assist with tracking open work orders and updating production status.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

Pursuing degree in Business / SCM / OPM / Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Production Planning InternPay: $22.00 - $25.00/hr.Location: Webster, TXTemp-to-hireSummaryOpenwork, formerly Meador Staffing, is seeking someone who is interested in an internship in Production Planning in the Webster area! This position is for for candidates who currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Engineering. If you meet this qualification, we want to hear from you!ResponsibilitiesEnter and maintain production-related data in the ERP system.Update work order information, production schedules, and planning records.Generate and update basic reports using Microsoft Excel.Assist with creating and processing manufacturing work orders.Support the release and printing of work ordersReview work orders for basic information accuracy, including part numbers, quantities, and required dates.Assist with tracking open work orders and updating production status.Communicate basic work order discrepancies to the Production Planning team.Assist with maintaining daily and weekly production schedules.Help monitor production backlog and update order status.Support inventory and material availability checks.Assist planners with identifying missing information or potential productionPerform other planning and administrative tasks as assignedRequirementsCurrently pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Good communication and teamwork skills.Ability to perform repetitive data entry tasks with accuracy.Willingness to learn manufacturing operations and ERP systems.No prior manufacturing experience required.Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or EngineeringProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Frequent walking and standing around facility.Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.Learning OpportunitiesGain exposure to manufacturing and production planning operations.Develop experience working with ERP/MRP systems.Learn the work order creation and release process.Understand the relationship between customer demand, inventory, and production scheduling.Develop data management, reporting, and administrative skills.ScheduleMonday - Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWhy Openwork?Openwork has 50+ years of experience connecting talented people with great employers. We offer a people-first approach and opportunities to grow your career.Apply today at www.openwork.com and take the next step in your career with Openwork!EOE – Openwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Apply online and call our Clear Lake team at 281-486-1700#OPWCL