Production Planner - manufacturing & inventory control (#36573)

An international company in the Houston, TX area is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to provide essential master scheduling, purchasing and inventory control support to our manufacturing operations and production team. This role is non-exempt and open to overtime hours as needed.

Responsibilities of Production Planner:

· Plan the production schedule according to sales forecasts, orders from customers and logistics situation

· Monitor the inventory level and solve issues if necessary

· Ensure effective communication with other departments regarding production schedules and production goals

· Manage the production flow and adjust schedules in case of delay

· Review the production flow, analyze it and prepare reports

· Monitor the safety procedures of production lines

· Ensure the products meet quality standards under the current production schedule

· Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications of Production Planner:

· 3-5 years of experience in production planning in a manufacturing setting

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration (or equivalent certifications and work experience in manufacturing, purchasing and logistics)

· Knowledge of MRP and ERP systems

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

· Strong leadership skills in a team environment and skills to bring a positive atmosphere to the team

· Ability to be flexible to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment

· Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently

· Team-worker, detail-oriented, responsible, punctual, self-motivated and enterprising.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $40