Production Planning Manager

Comfort Systems • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Production Planning Manager is to work hands on with the Product Manufacturing, Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, Project Management, Engineering and Configuration Control teams to develop and implement a Production Planning strategy.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels of an organization
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain principles
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and to multi-task on multiple projects
• Possess excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Coaching, training and motivational skills; ability to lead a team
• Bachelor of Science or technical degree from an accredited university
• Extensive industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 5 -7 years production planning experience in an engineer to order environment
• 3-5 years management experience with at least 3-5 direct reports
• MRP key user experience
• Ability to quickly grasp new technologies while adapting to frequent changes in assignment and business direction
• Solid foundational knowledge of engineering and fabrication processes

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Infor LN

Responsibilities

• Accomplishing department objectives by managing staff of Production Planners including recruiting, selecting, orientating and training employees as well as managing their schedules and performance to assigned tasks
• Serving as a core team member to drive optimization of the MRP/ERP system
• Working closely with Production, Engineering, Purchasing and Master Scheduler as needed to ensure accurate material planning
• Assist with tracking material movement throughout the shops
• Work closely with production leads/supervisors to insure they have what is needed to complete their jobs.
• Completing deliverables of the Production Planners as needed to cover peak workloads and/or absences
• Any other duties as assigned by TAS

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager