Production Planner

NOV Inc. • Pampa, TX

3d

About The Position

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate production workflows for one or multiple products
Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimal delays
Determine manpower, equipment, and raw materials needed to fulfill production demand
Assign workers and other staff to specific production operations
Schedule shifts according to production requirements
Monitor jobs to ensure on-time completion and adherence to budget constraints
Address issues as they arise, aiming for minimal disruption
Gather output data (number of finished products, percentage of defectives, etc.)
Prepare and submit status and performance reports
Maintain organized documentation
Collaborate with quality control, warehouse, and other staff members
FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
To carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and departmental works instructions.
To contribute to general improvements in the quality of key activities within the department.
Comply with all Keystone Tower Systems Company and HSE procedures and policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems
• Strong mathematical and statistical abilities
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven experience as a production planner
• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
• Experience with MRP II (Manufacturing Resource Planning)
• Experience in a factory manufacturing environment preferred

Nice To Haves

• Further education or certification is preferred
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production workflows for one or multiple products
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimal delays
• Determine manpower, equipment, and raw materials needed to fulfill production demand
• Assign workers and other staff to specific production operations
• Schedule shifts according to production requirements
• Monitor jobs to ensure on-time completion and adherence to budget constraints
• Address issues as they arise, aiming for minimal disruption
• Gather output data (number of finished products, percentage of defectives, etc.)
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports
• Maintain organized documentation
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse, and other staff members
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and departmental works instructions.
• Contribute to general improvements in the quality of key activities within the department.
• Comply with all Keystone Tower Systems Company and HSE procedures and policies.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED