Production Planner - Grocery
Houston, TX 77041 US
Job Description
- Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
- Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirement.
- Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
- Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
- Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
- Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
- Prepares production reports.
- Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
- Prepares purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment.
- Print work orders from JDE as the Planners release them and obtain copies of shop drawings to be included in the job packet.
- Maintain a log of work orders released to Material Control for tracking purposes.
- Support shop floor in reprinting lost job packets and parts lists.
- Become familiar with the Production Planning process and develop skills to support a backup role for planners.
- Support Purchasing with needed filing and clerical support required by Buyers.
- Print Production Labels as required for labeling of Inventory Items manufactured.
- Become familiar with the Purchase Order process and develop skills to support a backup role for Buyers.
Meet Your Recruiter

Samantha Shultis
Sr. Recruiter
Hi, I'm Samantha proudly serving TPI Staffing Since 2017!
We have offices throughout Texas, I specialize in recruiting our Office/Professional placements throughout the Texas Region.
Email me with your Name, Job ID # and an updated resume after you have applied.