What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner and Scheduler position at Quality Electrical Systems?
Join the Power Behind Precision.Quality Electrical Systems (QES) designs and builds custom and standard electrical equipment that keeps industries running. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a skilled, detail-driven Production Planner / Scheduler to keep our operations running efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest standards.If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, enjoy coordinating people and processes, and want to make a real impact on production performance, this could be your next great career move.QES has an immediate opening for a Production Planner / Scheduler to help power our innovation-driven manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll manage materials, shop-floor activities, and production schedules to ensure the on-time delivery of world-class electrical equipment. You’ll work closely with engineering, procurement, and operations to balance capacity, meet deadlines, and optimize workflow efficiency.This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, organized professional who wants to grow with a company that values precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement.What You’ll DoManage and maintain production schedules for fabrication, assembly, wiring, and testing of electrical equipment. Balance capacity and material availability to hit on-time delivery (OTD) targets. Monitor schedules in real-time—adjusting for engineering changes, material shortages, or labor constraints. Escalate delays or risks promptly and collaborate on recovery plans. Support KPIs for Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Delivery, tracking performance and recommending improvements. Partner with Procurement, Inventory Control, and Engineering to ensure materials and components (breakers, drives, relays, enclosures, etc.) are available when needed. Use ERP/MRP systems such as M2M, SAP, or Oracle to maintain accurate data and reports. Generate production dashboards and performance summaries. Participate in daily production meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.What You BringRequired Qualifications1 years’ experience in production scheduling or planning. Strong understanding of BOMs, routings, lead times, and shop-floor operations. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (M2M, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent). Solid grasp of manufacturing workflows, capacity planning, and scheduling principles. Preferred QualificationsExperience scheduling custom or engineered-to-order (ETO) builds. Strong Excel and data-analysis skills; familiarity with scheduling dashboards. APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) a plus.Ready to Power the Future with Us?Apply today on ZipRecruiter and help QES continue delivering the reliable electrical systems our customers depend on every day.Company DescriptionQuality Electrical Systems is an electrical equipment manufacturer in West Jordan, UT. Our state-of-the-art facility has 350,000 square ft of manufacturing space and 75,000 square ft of inventory space. We’re an innovative company with countless years of combined experience in the industrial electrical industry. Our primary markets are data centers, oil/gas, water/wastewater, and mining and we have OEM manufacturing contracts with many major international manufactures such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, TMEIC, and others. After 30 years of business, we now produce a wide variety of custom electrical products including Switchgear, E-Houses, VFD’s, and more that ship to customers worldwide. We are community driven and believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow their careers with a team that delivers exceptional and quality results exceeding our customers' expectations.
