Production Planner

Production PlannerLocation: Carrolton, TXSalary: $80,000 - $95,000Founded in the United Kingdom and rapidly expanding across the United States, this advanced manufacturing organization operates a growing network of software-enabled precision manufacturing facilities focused on rebuilding industrial capacity through technology, automation, and manufacturing excellence. We employ a growing team of engineers, machinists, programmers, and manufacturing professionals across multiple domestic and international facilities and recently established a 25,000-square-foot Dallas-Fort Worth manufacturing facility that serves as a major hub for production, engineering, and operational expansion. The Dallas operation supports high-precision CNC machining and advanced manufacturing for critical industries where quality, repeatability, and speed are essential. We support customers across aerospace, defense, energy, space systems, robotics, satellites, drones, nuclear technologies, and other advanced industrial sectors that require highly controlled manufacturing processes and rigorous quality systems. The Production Planner will be responsible for transforming customer demand and manufacturing requirements into executable production plans that maximize on-time delivery, machine utilization, factory throughput, and operational efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer demand, manufacturing capacity, contractual delivery requirements, and available resources.Monitor machine capacity, labor availability, material readiness, and production constraints to proactively identify bottlenecks and prevent schedule disruptions.Coordinate closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Order Management teams to ensure jobs are released only when production prerequisites are available.Monitor schedule adherence, manufacturing progress, and customer delivery commitments while implementing recovery plans when production delays occur.Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on production flow, capacity utilization, lead time reduction, schedule stability, and operational performance.Required and Preferred QualificationsMinimum 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment.Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, routing structures, manufacturing lead times, and production control methodologies.Hands-on experience utilizing ERP and MRP systems to manage production schedules, work orders, planning parameters, and factory capacity.Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze production performance, forecast capacity requirements, and generate operational reports.Nice to have experience within CNC machining, aerospace manufacturing, defense manufacturing, precision manufacturing, finite capacity scheduling, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, AS9100 environments, APICS certification, or new product introduction planning.Ideal Candidate ProfileHighly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Strong analytical thinker capable of balancing customer priorities against real-world production constraints.Effective communicator who can coordinate across operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership teams.Decisive planner who can make informed decisions using incomplete information while adapting to changing priorities.Continuous improvement mindset focused on creating structure, improving flow, and eliminating recurring disruptions.What Success Looks LikeConsistent improvement in on-time delivery performance.High schedule adherence across manufacturing operations.Accurate customer delivery forecasts and production commitments.Early identification and resolution of material, capacity, quality, and engineering constraints.Reduced work in process inventory, queue times, and production disruptions.Improved utilization of manufacturing resources and production capacity.Strong alignment across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Order Management functions.Increased predictability, stability, and scalability of factory operations.Why Join This Team?Help build the operational foundation of a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing organization.Work directly with leadership to influence factory performance and production strategy.Gain exposure to aerospace, defense, energy, robotics, and other mission-critical industries.Play a key role in scaling a modern manufacturing network powered by advanced technology and automation.Participate in a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.Receive equity participation and the opportunity to directly contribute to the long-term success of the organization.BenefitsHealthDentalVision 401K PTO