Senior Production Planner: MRP/ERP Lead & Mentor

Comfort Systems USA; Blue Ridge (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TAS Energy Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Sr. Production Planner I to drive on-time delivery by managing production schedules, material availability, and MRP-driven demand. You will mentor planners, validate data, and champion ERP/navigation and planning logic across functions.

You will plan and release production orders, coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, and warehousing, and identify risks with proactive recovery plans while upholding TAS core values.

Qualifications

• Held a similar position within the industry.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in production planning or manufacturing planning.
• Demonstrated experience operating as a senior or lead planner in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of managing schedule risk, material constraints, and system-driven planning logic.

Responsibilities

• Plan, release, and manage production orders independently.
• Verify drawings, BOMs, routings, and material availability.
• Ensure material staging prior to manufacturing release.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Expedite materials and resolve constraints.
• Analyze MRP outputs for material and schedule risks.
• Identify and mitigate shortages and capacity constraints.
• Validate system data against actual schedules.
• Partner with Scheduling and cross-functional teams
• Advanced ERP proficiency and planning logic expertise
• Train and coach planners on ERP navigation and MRP logic
• Support system improvements and data integrity.
• Liaison between Production, Engineering, Purchasing, warehousing, and PMs
• Support shop leadership with shortages and prioritization.
• Communicate risks and recovery plans clearly.
• Train and guide junior planners.
• Review planner outputs for accuracy and compliance.
• Reinforce standard planning processes.
• Improve planning processes and material flow.
• Support SOP development and CI initiatives.
• Any other duties as assigned by TAS.

Skills

JIT, MRP, CRP

ERP navigation

data analysis

APICS CPIM certification

Strong organizational and analytical

Spanish language skills a plus

MS Project usage

Great Plains experience

Education

Four-year technical degree or six years of equivalent work experience

Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience (minimum six years)

Tools

MS Project

Great Plains

Job description

TAS Energy Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Sr. Production Planner I to drive on-time delivery by managing production schedules, material availability, and MRP-driven demand. You will mentor planners, validate data, and champion ERP/navigation and planning logic across functions.

You will plan and release production orders, coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, and warehousing, and identify risks with proactive recovery plans while upholding TAS core values.