Production Planner Jobs in Katy, TX

A Production Planner in the manufacturing industry is responsible for planning and organizing production schedules, assessing project and resource requirements, and estimating, negotiating, and agreeing on budgets and timelines with clients and managers. They also ensure that the manufacturing process meets health and safety regulations, and they oversee product standards and implement quality control programs. Their role is pivotal in coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or among departments according to production schedules. They also confer with department supervisors to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from methods or engineering departments.

Important skills for a Production Planner include analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and negotiation skills, a thorough understanding of production procedures, and the ability to plan and prioritize work. They should also have knowledge of production planning and quality control principles, and be experienced in reading and understanding product schematics and blueprints. Certifications in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS can be advantageous in this role. Prior to becoming a Production Planner, individuals might have roles such as Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor, or Inventory Analyst.

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Master Scheduler

  • Daikin Industries
  • Waller, TX (21 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Waller, TX (21 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 6 hours ago

Production schedulers decide which products to build and the machines or production lines that will produce them....

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Production Control Specialist

  • Enerflex
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Department: Fabrication Planning & Production Control Referral Bonus: $500.00 USD Summary We are seeking a tech-savvy, systems-oriented Production Control Specialist to help modernize and streamline...

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Production Planning Engineer (ADV000CPD)

  • CGI Group Inc.
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Lead cross-functional production planning reviews and provide regular status to senior leadership....

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Production Planning Manager

  • INNIO
  • Waller, TX (21 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Waller, TX (21 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Position Overview: The Production Planning Manager will oversee and optimize production scheduling, forecasting, and manufacturing coordination....

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Production Planner/Scheduler

  • Sanmina SCI
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Job Purpose: The Production Planner is responsible for production planning and coordinates production workflow for multiple products while prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum...

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Senior Factory Planner

  • NVIDIA
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 19 days ago

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. Its a unique legacy of innovation thats fueled by great technologyand amazing people....

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Operations Planner

  • NOV Inc.
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 22 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 22 days ago

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Approve, release, and monitor status of production and purchase requisitions Develop and provide input to manufacturing build plan Develop priorities and communicate...

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Production Control Specialist

  • Foxconn Corporation
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Resource Planning (MRP) experience preferred Education and Experience: Must have AS degree but BS degree preferred Must have at least 5 years of production control experience in electronic system integration...

Hybrid

Production Planning Engineer

  • Axiom Space
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Lead cross-functional production planning reviews and provide regular status to senior leadership....

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Production Control Specialist, Manufacturing

  • Enchanted Rock
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

What you'll do We are looking for a high-energy and detail-oriented Production Control Specialist to join our team....

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Production Planning Supervisor

  • Dover Corporation
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

WHAT YOULL DO The Production Planning Supervisor oversees the development, preparation, and maintenance of production schedules....

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Production Control Planner

  • Enerflex
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Determines if production is proceeding according to schedule, analyzes causes for delay, takes corrective action, and suggests adjustments to production schedules....

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Production Control Specialist

  • Precision Castparts Corporation
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Understanding production scheduling, inventory flow and material requirements planning....

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Salary for Production Planner Jobs in Katy, TX

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Highest Education Level

Production Planners in Katy, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.1%
High School or GED
23.6%
Master's Degree
16.6%
Associate's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.3%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Planners in Katy, TX
2-4 years
31.1%
1-2 years
23.3%
Less than 1 year
16.8%
6-8 years
9.7%
None
9.0%
10+ years
7.3%
8-10 years
1.8%
4-6 years
1.0%



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