Production Planner
Production Planner
Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico
Industry: Metal-Mechanical Manufacturing (Oil & Gas Components)
Work Modality: On-site
Salary: MXN Negociable
Position Summary
We are seeking a Production Planner to plan, coordinate, and monitor the production schedule from the release of work orders through shipment and customer delivery. This role is responsible for ensuring on-time delivery, material availability, and the efficient utilization of production capacity while maintaining close communication with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Shipping teams to achieve company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Create, release, print, and monitor production work orders within the ERP system.
Track production orders daily and ensure timely and accurate completion in the system.
Coordinate with the Purchasing department to ensure the availability of raw materials and components.
Work closely with the Warehouse team to ensure timely material delivery to production.
Collaborate with Engineering to manage engineering changes, material updates, and production priorities.
Monitor critical customer orders and communicate status updates to all involved departments.
Coordinate with the Shipping department to ensure on-time order release and delivery.
Generate reports and KPIs, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), backlog, production plan compliance, capacity utilization, inventory levels, and overdue work orders.
Participate in cross-functional production planning meetings.
Identify and implement continuous improvements in production planning and control processes.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Administration, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in Production Planning and Production Control within manufacturing companies.
Experience using ERP systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.
Strong knowledge of MRP, finite capacity planning, inventory management, and forecasting.
Intermediate to advanced English, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and corporate teams.
Key Competencies
Planning and organization.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Effective communication.
Sense of urgency.
Teamwork.
Negotiation skills.
Results-oriented mindset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.