Strategic Chemical Production Planner

Coast Southwest, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Southwest, Inc. in Arlington, TX, seeks a Production Planner to develop and execute production schedules for chemical manufacturing, optimizing capacity and inventory to meet customer demand while upholding safety and quality.

You will coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, QA, maintenance and sales; manage bottlenecks, changeovers, and regulatory compliance; require ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle) and a degree in engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain roles within chemical-related industries.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, batch production, and plant operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar planning platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term production plans based on demand and priorities.
• Create detailed production schedules for batch and continuous operations.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for changes in demand, material availability, or equipment constraints.
• Optimize sequencing to minimize changes, downtime, waste, and losses.
• Ensure alignment between production plans, forecasts, and supply chain needs.
• Analyze capacity, equipment availability, labor requirements, and constraints.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive productivity improvements.
• Coordinate with operations on reactors, equipment, storage tanks, and packaging facilities.
• Support capacity expansion planning and operational improvement initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate raw material, intermediate, and finished goods inventory levels.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of materials and supplies.
• Improve inventory accuracy and reduce excess stock.
• Support demand forecasting and supply planning.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, R&D, Maintenance, EHS, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales teams.
• Participate in production meetings and report on schedule adherence and risks.
• Coordinate product changeovers and new product introductions.
• Communicate constraints and propose solutions to management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (ISO, GMP).
• Support adherence to EHS and quality systems; consider hazardous materials handling and batch traceability during planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Coast Southwest, Inc. in Arlington, TX, seeks a Production Planner to develop and execute production schedules for chemical manufacturing, optimizing capacity and inventory to meet customer demand while upholding safety and quality.

You will coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, QA, maintenance and sales; manage bottlenecks, changeovers, and regulatory compliance; require ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle) and a degree in engineering or related field.