Production Planner

Production Planner

Full-Time | Permanent

Dallas, TX | Onsite

Salary:  $75,000 - $90,000

Description

The Production Planner is responsible for translating customer requirements and forecasts into precise, executable manufacturing plans that ensure on-time production and delivery. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales, this role ensures material readiness, schedule accuracy, and streamlined workflow across all stages of the electronics assembly process. The Manufacturing Planner is a key contributor to inventory optimization, schedule management, customer communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed manufacturing plans based on customer orders and forecasts.

• Align production schedules with capacity constraints, delivery commitments, and overall operational goals.

• Ensure material, component, and tooling availability to fully support production schedules.

• Optimize inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock.

• Maintain and analyze product forecasts for long-term inventory planning.

• Partner closely with Engineering, Production, Quality Control, and Purchasing to address production challenges, review design updates, and maintain workflow efficiency.

• Participate in engineering design reviews to assess manufacturing impact, cost implications, and inventory needs.

• Monitor production progress, identify schedule risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain on-time delivery.

• Prepare regular reports on delivery performance, schedule adherence, and order status metrics.

• Maintain clear, proactive communication with Sales regarding status updates, inquiries, and potential constraints.

• Support customer discussions related to scheduling, material availability, and production considerations.

What You Must Have

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or related manufacturing operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant business or technical field (preferred).

• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic manufacturing processes and assembly workflows.

• Ability to analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and recommend effective corrective actions.

• Proven communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels of the organization.

• High accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing production plans, schedules, and material requirements.

• Expert-level proficiency in SAP planning systems.

• Advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis.

Why Join the Team

You’ll be joining a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your expertise directly influences operational success and customer satisfaction. You’ll partner with teams across the organization, contribute to meaningful process improvements, and help shape efficient, high-quality electronics manufacturing. This role offers meaningful responsibility, growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Who Will Excel in This Role

The ideal candidate is:

• A detail-driven planner with a strong sense of ownership.

• Comfortable making data-driven decisions in fast-moving environments.

• Skilled at balancing schedule demands, material constraints, and customer expectations.

• A confident communicator who can build effective relationships across the organization.

• Proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.

Salary & Perks

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Coverage begins on day one; majority employer-paid

• Prescription Coverage & HSA – Includes company contributions

• Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid (1.5× annual salary), with supplemental options

• Short- & Long-Term Disability – Fully employer-paid

• 401(k) Savings Plan – Immediate eligibility with company match (50% up to 10% of salary), Roth option available

• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health care, dependent care, orthodontics, and more

• Paid Time Off – Vacation, PTO rollover, 12 paid holidays, plus full company closure between Christmas and New Year’s

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