Strategic Production Planner — Heavy Equipment & ERP

Kirby Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart & Stevenson is hiring a Manufacturing Production Planner I to create and manage production schedules in Houston, TX. You will optimize equipment utilization and ensure on-time fulfillment by coordinating with production leaders, sales, and project management.

The role emphasizes updating schedules, monitoring inventories, and resolving capacity constraints while maintaining clear communications with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or GED with 4–10 years related experience preferred.
• APICS certification and ERP experience are a plus.
• Experience with heavy equipment production planning and MRP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and update production schedules to optimize plant operations.
• Monitor inventory, WIP, and capacity to avoid bottlenecks.
• Communicate schedules and changes to production, sales, and project teams.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain to resolve conflicts and material constraints.
• Review BOMs and ECOs to ensure accurate routing and capacity planning.
• Attend production meetings and provide status updates on shortages and delays.

Skills

Independent work

Written communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

APICS certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Stewart & Stevenson is hiring a Manufacturing Production Planner I to create and manage production schedules in Houston, TX. You will optimize equipment utilization and ensure on-time fulfillment by coordinating with production leaders, sales, and project management.

The role emphasizes updating schedules, monitoring inventories, and resolving capacity constraints while maintaining clear communications with cross-functional teams.