Production Planner

Crest Industries•Alexandria, LA

16d

About The Position

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations has been an industry leader in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-air substations, and switchyards since 1965. Over a half-century of building meaningful relationships with our customers and vendors boils down to one thing: people. We take pride in our collaborative approach where everything we do is designed to deliver the project the right way, your way. Though we have grown over the years, and now offer new innovations like our Factory-Built Substations, our age-old commitment will never change: to take care of you like family. DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is currently looking for a Production Planner to join their team in Alexandria, Louisiana. The Production Planner plays a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by developing and coordinating production schedules to ensure timely and efficient execution. This position collaborates closely with the Production Manager, Warehouse team, Project Managers, and Procurement to ensure materials are available when needed, workflows remain uninterrupted, and production stays on track. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying potential delays, helping drive operational efficiency and overall production readiness.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain coordination in a manufacturing environment.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

Responsibilities

Build production schedules and collaborate with the Production Manager to prioritize upcoming work.
Proactively assess material availability to ensure all projects are ready to begin as scheduled.
Track and verify that all required materials are received and prepared for production at PSS.
Coordinate with the Warehouse Supervisor to identify priority shipments and ensure timely receipt and processing.
Work closely with Procurement to evaluate vendor performance and ensure on-time delivery of materials.
Resolve late or at-risk deliveries and maintain accurate status updates.
Travel to vendor locations as needed to address critical supply issues.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with Procurement to ensure real-time visibility of material status.
Develop and maintain reports tracking project readiness, material shortages, and expected delivery timelines.
Provide regular updates to the Production Manager, highlighting risks that may impact production schedules.
Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure alignment between project timelines and production schedules.
Support the production team by promptly resolving material shortages and coordinating solutions with Procurement, vendors, and internal teams.