Sr. Production Planner I

Comfort Systems USA; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA is seeking a Sr. Production Planner I to ensure on-time delivery by managing production schedules and material availability. This role involves analyzing MRP outputs, mitigating risks, and mentoring junior planners. Candidates should have 5+ years in production planning, hold a four-year technical degree or equivalent experience, and be proficient with tools like MS Project and Excel. A commitment to high standards and effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in production or manufacturing planning.
• Proven track record in managing schedule risk and material constraints.
• Experience as a senior or lead planner in a complex manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production orders independently.
• Verify drawings, BOMs, routings, and material availability.
• Analyze MRP outputs for material and schedule risks.
• Partner with Scheduling and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Experience with JIT, MRP, CRP, Lean

APICS CPIM certification

Spanish language skills

Experience with MS Project and/or Great Plains

Strong organizational skills

Proficient with PC applications (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook)

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to function under high stress

Education

Four-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Sr. Production Planner I is a senior-level planning professional responsible for ensuring on-time delivery of product by proactively managing production schedules, material availability, and MRP-driven demand. This role is expected to identify and mitigate risks, mentor planners, and serve as an ERP and planning subject matter expert.

Key Job 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.

Job Skills

• Experience with JIT, MRP, CRP, Lean (or other waste elimination processes), ISO 9000 (or other structures QMS) desired.
• APICS CPIM certification a plus.
• Spanish language skills a plus.
• Experience with MS Project and/or Great Plains desired.
• Committed to excellence and high standards.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of data collection systems, proficient with data analysis and evaluation.
• Proficient with PC applications (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience working in a network environment.
• Ability to function under high stress environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to take input from multiple sources and prioritize own work effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with superiors and peers as well as with individuals both inside and outside the company.
• Embody TAS core values of: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Passion, Growth Oriented, Innovation and Value Driven.

Relevant Work Experience

• 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.

Education And Training

• Four-year technical degree or six years of equivalent work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience (minimum six years).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Position is at least 80% to 90% at a desk working with computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.