Production Planner
About the job
- A minimum of 3 years of production planning, scheduling, or materials planning experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Working knowledge of scheduling logic, capacity planning, demand planning, input/output control, product structures, routings, and standards maintenance is required.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, welding, nondestructive examination, and hydrostatic testing is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, and other business software tools is required.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills are required, along with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and organizational levels.
- The ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and drive accountability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Plan and schedule production activities for assigned product lines based on production capacity, material availability, and customer requirements.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules, routings, and work orders to support production and on-time delivery objectives.
- Coordinate with purchasing, production, quality, inventory, and shipping teams to align materials, labor, and resources with production demands.
- Monitor workflow, production priorities, and delivery commitments, adjusting schedules to address material shortages, labor constraints, or changing customer requirements.
- Create and maintain digital and physical job routings, verify material availability, and ensure production documentation is accurate and complete.
- Lead planning meetings and communicate production status, priorities, risks, and schedule changes to stakeholders.
- Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, inventory challenges, materials held for nonconformance reports, and operational issues that affect schedule performance.
- Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, inventory management initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to improve manufacturing efficiency and delivery performance.
- Experience managing workflow in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing or repair environment is preferred.
- A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience within the nuclear industry or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Knowledge of inventory management, detailed production scheduling, and demand management principles is preferred.
- Experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action processes is preferred.
About the company
Flowserve is a global provider of flow control equipment and services for major industries such as oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and water management. It designs, manufactures, and services pumps, valves, seals, and automation solutions to move and regulate fluids in large industrial systems. Its offerings include both new equipment sales and aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, and optimization of installed assets, supported by a network of manufacturing facilities, service centers, and sales offices. The company differentiates itself through its engineering expertise, broad product portfolio, and global footprint that enables customized, reliable solutions for complex operations. Flowserve aims to help customers operate safely and efficiently by ensuring high performance and long asset life through effective flow control and system reliability.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Irving, TX
Founded
1912
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 bookings rose 26% to $1.35 billion, led by power and nuclear.
- Nuclear bookings topped $110 million in Q2 2026, including Asian new-reactor awards.
- Flowserve targets 20% adjusted operating margin by 2030 after 15.3% Q2 2026.
What critics are saying
- Starboard Value's May 28, 2026 letter called Flowserve's execution inconsistent and pressured management.
- Q2 2026 organic sales fell 3.3%; management cut 2026 organic growth to negative 1%.
- Middle East conflict already hit 2026 sales by $60 million; prolonged disruption threatens backlog conversion.
What makes Flowserve unique
- Flowserve's July 2026 Trillium purchase deepens nuclear and power valve capabilities.
- Record Q2 2026 aftermarket bookings of $696 million show sticky installed-base economics.
- Management's 80/20 Flowserve Business System drove 860 basis points margin improvement since 2022.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan