Senior Production and Capacity Planner

GenSystems Power Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gen-Systems Power Solutions in Houston, TX is hiring a Senior Production & Capacity Planner to own master production scheduling, capacity planning, and labor forecasting. You will coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse, Production, Quality, and leadership to align resources with demand and strategic objectives.

You will drive continuous improvement, ERP utilization, and operational analytics while leading planning initiatives and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 7+ years of manufacturing planning, master scheduling, or production planning experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience with capacity planning, labor analysis, and production forecasting.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule to support customer demand and production priorities.
• Coordinate production schedules with Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse, and Operations to ensure material and resource availability.
• Balance production workloads to maximize efficiency while meeting delivery commitments.
• Develop and maintain labor, equipment, and facility capacity models to support production demand.
• Analyze production capacity and recommend staffing, overtime, and shift changes.
• Monitor manufacturing constraints and implement strategies to improve throughput and resource utilization.
• Maintain production forecasts received from Headquarters and evaluate their impact on manufacturing operations.
• Develop short- and long-term production plans based on forecasted demand.
• Communicate forecast changes and production risks to leadership.
• Prepare and distribute production work order packages and manufacturing documentation.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for production planning and scheduling.
• Lead initiatives to improve planning accuracy, scheduling efficiency, and production processes.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects across Operations.
• Serve as the primary planning liaison between Headquarters, Production, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Warehouse.
• Senior Planning Engineers and support their development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Jereh North America Group and Gen-Systems Power Solutions is a leading provider of innovative energy and industrial solutions serving customers across North America.

We specialize in engineering, manufacturing, commissioning, and servicing advanced gas turbine power systems that deliver reliable energy for critical industries, including oil and gas, data centers, utilities, industrial operations, and emergency response.

Our success is driven by the talented people behind every project. From engineers and technicians to manufacturing, field service, and corporate professionals, our teams collaborate to solve complex challenges, deliver exceptional quality, and exceed customer expectations. As we continue to grow, we're investing in our people, expanding our capabilities, and building the next generation of power solutions.

Position Overview

The Senior Production & Capacity Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining the company's master production schedule, capacity planning model, production forecasts, labor planning, and production control processes.

This position serves as the central point of coordination between Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse, Production, Quality, and Executive Leadership to ensure manufacturing resources are aligned with customer demand and strategic business objectives.

The position owns the production planning process from demand forecasting through work order release while driving continuous improvement, ERP utilization, production reporting, and operational analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule to support customer demand and production priorities.
• Coordinate production schedules with Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse, and Operations to ensure material and resource availability.
• Balance production workloads to maximize efficiency while meeting delivery commitments.
• Develop and maintain labor, equipment, and facility capacity models to support production demand.
• Analyze production capacity and recommend staffing, overtime, and shift changes.
• Monitor manufacturing constraints and implement strategies to improve throughput and resource utilization.
• Maintain production forecasts received from Headquarters and evaluate their impact on manufacturing operations.
• Develop short- and long-term production plans based on forecasted demand.
• Communicate forecast changes and production risks to leadership.
• Prepare and distribute production work order packages and manufacturing documentation.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for production planning and scheduling.
• Lead initiatives to improve planning accuracy, scheduling efficiency, and production processes.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects across Operations.
• Serve as the primary planning liaison between Headquarters, Production, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Warehouse.
• Senior Planning Engineers and support their development
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of manufacturing planning, master scheduling, or production planning experience.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience with capacity planning, labor analysis, and production forecasting.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Visio.
• Experience developing SOPs and standardized planning processes.
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Oil & Gas or heavy manufacturing experience.

Why Join Us?

Joining our team means becoming part of a fast-growing organization where innovation, technical excellence, and reliability drive everything we do. At Jereh North America Group and Gen-Systems Power Solutions, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge power generation and industrial equipment projects that support customers across North America.

We foster a collaborative, safety-focused culture where employees are empowered to grow their careers, expand their technical expertise, and make a meaningful impact. Whether you're assembling equipment, commissioning systems, or supporting field operations, your work directly contributes to delivering high-quality solutions for our customers.

If you're looking for a company that values craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and investing in its people, you'll find rewarding opportunities to build your career with us.

Additional Notes

The Senior Production & Capacity Planneris expected to perform all duties with a strong commitment to safety, ensuring the well-being of themselves, coworkers, customers, and third parties always.

The role requires flexibility to work extended hours, including days, and as needed, nights, weekends, and holidays to support project and service requirements.

Work conditions may vary and include indoor and outdoor settings, exposure to varying weather conditions, and active industrial or construction sites. The Senior Production & Capacity Plannermust consistently follow all safety protocols and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).