Production Planner

Production Planner

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

Production Planner works directly with the shop management team reporting to the Production Planning Manager. This position will ensure continuity of workflow and schedule between multiple production areas/Supervisors to maximize the efficiency of the collective Team. Monitor and measure performance to schedule attainment and work closely with the Production Planning Manager and shop leadership to correct and recover any losses. The role is a critical part of flow creation, monitoring and communication.

Reports To: Production Planning Manager

Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041

Position Responsibilities:

- Monitor production schedules to ensure that orders are filled on time and in full

- Troubleshoot production/scheduling issues and adjust as needed

- Monitor inventory levels and initiate order supplies as needed

- Track and report production metrics and performance

- Work with Production Planner to review job orders and accordingly establish priorities and schedules

- Assist in processing customer orders and shipments according to the established schedule

- Coordinate with Production Planner in resolving production planning and completion issues

- Monitor execution of job orders and adjust schedules for timely delivery

- Plan and monitor material movement in production cycles to ensure continuous operations

- Develop dynamic planning of activities across multi-functional teams and workstations to ensure optimal sequence of work

- Review production plans to identify and report potential risks to Manager

- Work with cross-functional teams to complete job orders on-time and within customer specifications

- Establishing schedules for maintenance and day-to-day operations

- Communicate production updates to Managers and shop leadership

- Assist Operations Leaders in controlling production costs while maintaining the quality standards

- Demonstrate the ability to communicate properly in a professional work environment.

- Ensuring quality assurance in personal area of responsibility

- Help maintain consumables, and other orders or needs within responsible areas of production.

- Safety Plan Implementation

- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Communicate discrepancies and non-conformances immediately to management.

- Coexist and function in a diverse team environment.

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent GED

- Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.

- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.

- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualifications

- Previous experience as a scheduler in a manufacturing or operations department

- Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.