Novax Recruitment Group
Production Planning Engineer
We are supporting a well-established steel fabrication and manufacturing operation delivering complex work in a high‑throughput industrial environment. This role sits at the center of production execution, aligning schedules, materials, labor, and equipment to ensure efficient, predictable fabrication output.
Base Pay Range $90,000.00–$100,000.00 per year
Why This Role Matters The
Production Planning Engineer
provides real‑time visibility into production status, capacity, and work‑in‑progress, partnering closely with manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality, and purchasing teams to keep operations moving.
Responsibilities
Develop, issue, and maintain detailed production schedules for fabrication and manufacturing
Adjust plans to account for changing priorities, material availability, and shop constraints
Coordinate material flow and readiness to support production execution
Align labor and equipment resources with production demands and capacity
Translate engineering drawings and specifications into executable shop plans
Monitor work‑in‑progress, schedule adherence, and production status
Identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies; recommend corrective actions
Support shop floor execution with accurate, actionable planning data
Prepare and manage production work orders and planning documentation
Coordinate internal purchase requests as required
What They’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related) or equivalent experience
5+ years supporting production planning in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, shop controls, and costing
Experience working with materials, logistics, purchasing, and production teams
Proficiency with Excel and standard Microsoft Office tools; CAD experience (AutoCAD or similar) preferred
Experience in heavy manufacturing, steel fabrication, construction, or shipyard environments
Submit resume to
jcooper@novaxrecruitment.com
or apply online.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Base Pay Range $90,000.00–$100,000.00 per year
Why This Role Matters The
Production Planning Engineer
provides real‑time visibility into production status, capacity, and work‑in‑progress, partnering closely with manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality, and purchasing teams to keep operations moving.
Responsibilities
Develop, issue, and maintain detailed production schedules for fabrication and manufacturing
Adjust plans to account for changing priorities, material availability, and shop constraints
Coordinate material flow and readiness to support production execution
Align labor and equipment resources with production demands and capacity
Translate engineering drawings and specifications into executable shop plans
Monitor work‑in‑progress, schedule adherence, and production status
Identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies; recommend corrective actions
Support shop floor execution with accurate, actionable planning data
Prepare and manage production work orders and planning documentation
Coordinate internal purchase requests as required
What They’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related) or equivalent experience
5+ years supporting production planning in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, shop controls, and costing
Experience working with materials, logistics, purchasing, and production teams
Proficiency with Excel and standard Microsoft Office tools; CAD experience (AutoCAD or similar) preferred
Experience in heavy manufacturing, steel fabrication, construction, or shipyard environments
Submit resume to
jcooper@novaxrecruitment.com
or apply online.
#J-18808-Ljbffr