Sr. Production Planner I

Comfort Systems USA•Houston, TX

25d

About The Position

The Sr. Production Planner I is a senior-level planning professional responsible for ensuring on-time product delivery through proactive management of production schedules, material availability, and MRP-driven demand. The role identifies and mitigates risks, mentors planners, and serves as an ERP and planning subject matter expert. The position works with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Warehousing, Scheduling, project managers, and shop leadership to coordinate planning, resolve constraints, communicate risks, and support recovery plans. It also supports planning process improvements, standard operating procedures, continuous improvement initiatives, and data integrity. The position is based at TAS, a Houston-headquartered company that engineers and manufactures packaged modular systems at facilities in Houston, Texas. TAS operates five ISO 9001-certified manufacturing facilities in Houston. The work environment is indoors, and the role is performed at a desk with a computer for at least 80% to 90% of the time.

Requirements

Held a similar position within the industry.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in production planning or manufacturing planning.
Demonstrated experience operating as a senior or lead planner in a complex manufacturing environment.
Proven track record of managing schedule risk, material constraints, and system-driven planning logic.
Four-year technical degree or six years of equivalent work experience; an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience is acceptable, with a minimum of six years.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of data collection systems and proficiency in data analysis and evaluation.
Proficiency with PC applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience working in a network environment.
Ability to function in a high-stress environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to take input from multiple sources and prioritize work effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, peers, and people inside and outside the company.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Embody TAS core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Passion, Growth Oriented, Innovation, and Value Driven.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities and meet the visual acuity requirements of the role.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JIT, MRP, CRP, Lean or other waste-elimination processes, and ISO 9000 or other structured quality management systems.
APICS CPIM certification.
Spanish language skills.
Experience with MS Project and/or Great Plains.

Responsibilities

Plan, release, and manage production orders independently.
Verify drawings, bills of materials, routings, and material availability.
Ensure materials are staged before manufacturing release.
Monitor production progress and adjust plans as needed.
Expedite materials and resolve constraints.
Analyze MRP outputs for material and schedule risks.
Identify and mitigate shortages and capacity constraints.
Validate system data against actual schedules.
Partner with Scheduling and cross-functional teams.
Train and coach planners on ERP navigation and MRP logic.
Support system improvements and data integrity.
Serve as a liaison between Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Warehousing, and project managers.
Support shop leadership with shortages and prioritization.
Communicate risks and recovery plans clearly.
Train and guide junior planners.
Review planner outputs for accuracy and compliance.
Reinforce standard planning processes.
Improve planning processes and material flow.
Support SOP development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by TAS.