Industrial Scheduling Analyst (ERP/Primavera)

Location:

Grand Prairie, TX Reports to: Director of Production Planning and Scheduling Is this you? Do you thrive on transforming complex shop-floor activity into a clear, achievable production plan? Can you coordinate cross-functionally—Production, Purchasing, and Project Management—without losing sight of customer deadlines? Are you comfortable revising schedules on the fly as constraints emerge? Role focus In a pipe manufacturing environment that supports water/wastewater infrastructure, you'll own the tactical scheduling engine inside our ERP and scheduling platforms.

Your mission:

protect commitments by planning to demand, sequencing work for maximum throughput, and making data-driven adjustments as conditions change. Key outcomes Maintain current, detailed production schedules in company tools and ERP. Establish production plans aligned to customer requirements. Build and update project baseline schedules in partnership with Project Managers. Implement scheduling directives and priorities from the Director of Production Planning and Scheduling. Collaborate with production supervisors to track performance, surface constraints, and maintain alignment. Integrate material lead times and supply constraints by coordinating with Purchasing. Continuously monitor status and reflect real-time changes in the plan. Sequence operations to reduce downtime and elevate plant efficiency. Identify bottlenecks and capacity limitations; propose process-improvement opportunities. Ensure precise data entry and reporting in ERP and scheduling systems. Communicate updates, risks, and impacts to the Director and stakeholders. Support short-term loading and long-range capacity planning. Capabilities we value 2-5+ years in production scheduling/manufacturing planning; heavy manufacturing background preferred. Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related discipline preferred. Experience in pipe manufacturing or water/wastewater infrastructure products is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Project or Primavera (P6), including resource loading. Deep familiarity with scheduling methods and prioritization across multiple simultaneous projects. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to interpret schedule changes and assess their project impact. Strong verbal and written communication.

You should be proficient in:

Production Planning & Scheduling Scheduling Experience How you'll collaborate You'll serve as a hub between the shop floor, Purchasing, and Project Management, ensuring the schedule reflects material availability and real-time progress while adhering to direction from the Director of Production Planning and Scheduling.