Production Planner, Manufacturing Operations

As a Production Planner, Manufacturing Operations at Honeywell, you will be responsible for planning and scheduling production activities to ensure efficient and timely manufacturing operations. This position reports directly to the Production and Material Planning Leader and is based in Houston, Texas, with a hybrid work option.

In this critical role, you will optimize production schedules and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands and enhance operational efficiency. Key objectives include ensuring on-time deliveries and achieving both monthly and yearly production goals. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of production processes.

Location: 11201 Greens Crossing Blvd, Houston, TX 77067

Schedule:  Hybrid schedule consisting of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, effective after a 90-day period

Work hours:        Monday – Friday - Flex start (6am-2pm / 7am-3pm)

Compensation:  $75,000 - $85,000 DOE

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in production scheduling, inventory management, or operations coordination.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Experience planning configured Bill of Materials (BOM’s)
• Understanding of project management principles to manage multiple production schedules effectively.
• Proficiency in manufacturing software, including ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, as well as scheduling tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Scheduling and Resource Management:
• Develop and maintain a production schedule that aligns efficiently with customer demands while optimizing resource use. Prioritize tasks to ensure timely deliveries.
• Update and manage the scheduling tool consistently, keeping the lead time-table current and accounting for variations in the supply chain, ensuring accurate commitments.
• Cross-Functional Coordination and Collaboration:
• Collaborate with material planners, operations personnel, product engineers, sourcing teams, and logistics to ensure material availability, facilitating smooth production and reducing delays.
• Engagement and Performance Alignment:
• Partner with customer service to address inquiries about production capabilities.
• Align production targets with customer expectations and the overall business Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets.
• Production Efficiency & Planning Optimization:
• Take proactive measures to resolve scheduling conflicts, production delays, and resource shortages. Construct contingency plans to minimize disruptions and sustain production flow.
• Collaborate with production and material planners to ensure timely task completion and maintain healthy inventory levels.
• Deliver production documents punctually to maintain active operations across all production cells and to prevent downtime.
• Performance Reporting and Effective Communication:
• Prepare reports that detail production status and scheduling progress, highlighting any delays, overages, or efficiency metrics.
• Address scheduling issues and assist in implementing solutions to ensure continuous production flow and timely deliveries.
• Provide comprehensive updates to ensure effective communication across all teams.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Ensure the timely provision of production documents to keep operational flow active in every production cell, aiming to minimize downtime.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000