Strategic Production Planner & Master Scheduler

City of Shakopee, MN; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Planner to manage the Master Production Schedule, release work orders, and synchronize materials with production priorities. You will partner with Engineering to implement substitutions and ensure BOM accuracy to maintain smooth manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong MRP knowledge, BOM experience, and Excel proficiency, with a focus on fast-paced, cross-functional collaboration across Customer Care, Engineering, and plant leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and inventory transactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Analytical, organized, and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation, maintenance, and execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Review and release work orders based on production priorities and schedule requirements.
• Validate readiness of work orders including BOM accuracy and material availability.
• Coordinate with Customer Care, Engineering, and customers to clarify requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify and implement approved material substitutions with Engineering during shortages.
• Monitor work orders through the production lifecycle from release to shipment.
• Address aging WIP by root-cause analysis and timely actions.
• Balance material availability, labor capacity, and production priorities with leadership.
• Verify material issues, completions, backflushes, and inventory movements before closing orders.
• Communicate priorities, shortages, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field

MRP systems knowledge

BOMs, routings, and inventory transactions

Excel

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication & cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Emerson is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Planner to manage the Master Production Schedule, release work orders, and synchronize materials with production priorities. You will partner with Engineering to implement substitutions and ensure BOM accuracy to maintain smooth manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong MRP knowledge, BOM experience, and Excel proficiency, with a focus on fast-paced, cross-functional collaboration across Customer Care, Engineering, and plant leadership.