FlexSteel - Planning Manager

About the role

This is a FlexSteel position and is located in Baytown, TX. FlexSteel (www.flexsteelpipe.com) is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety, Quality, Human Development, Delivery, Innovation, Productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the Company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production plans and schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and business priorities.
• Translate customer orders, forecasts, and planning signals into executable production and replenishment plans.
• Adjust schedules in response to disruptions, changing priorities, and material or capacity constraints.
• Ensure alignment between planning activity and ERP/MRP system inputs and outputs.
• Analyze production capacity, labor availability, material readiness, and other operational constraints to support achievable plans.
• Partner with procurement and replenishment teams to maintain material availability and proactively address shortages or supply risk.
• Identify bottlenecks, evaluate tradeoffs, and recommend actions to improve throughput, service, and execution reliability.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, customer service, and other stakeholders to align priorities and execution plans.
• Communicate planning assumptions, schedule changes, risks, and recovery actions to affected teams.
• Support S&OP and related planning processes by providing data, analysis, and operational insight.
• Release, manage, and monitor work orders to support production flow and customer delivery requirements.
• Track order progress, identify execution risks, and escalate issues with recommended corrective actions.
• Provide clear status reporting and planning updates to support timely decision-making.
• Analyze schedule performance metrics.
• Drive process improvements.
• Maintain master data integrity.
• Support ERP/MRP enhancements.
• Maintain planning master data and support system enhancements that improve visibility and decision-making.
• Carry out managerial responsibilities by the Company’s policies and applicable laws.
• Lead the Materials Organization and Replenishment teams, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and compensation administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in production planning, supply planning, materials planning, or a related manufacturing planning role.
• Experience in a build-to-order or complex manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required.
• Prior team leadership experience preferred.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, material planning, replenishment, and capacity management.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and drive execution through change.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and continuous improvement mindset.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead the Materials Organization and Replenishment teams, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and compensation administration.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in production planning, supply planning, materials planning, or a related manufacturing planning role.
• Experience in a build-to-order or complex manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required.
• Prior team leadership experience preferred.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, material planning, replenishment, and capacity management.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and drive execution through change.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and continuous improvement mindset.

Physical Demands

• Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Walk or stand periodically throughout the day.
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Walk or stand periodically throughout the day.
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions.

Safety Requirements

• This position may operate in an industrial/field environment.
• The role requires working in and around manufacturing equipment, heavy machinery, and potentially hazardous materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures.
• Participate in regular safety training.
• Complete required safety certifications.
• Comply with all environmental regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.