Planner / Scheduler

Mobotrex•Pflugerville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Over a Half-Century of Safely Moving People MoboTrex has been committed to advancing traffic management solutions since 1969. Our founders recognized the importance of smart mobility and its critical role in shaping the future of cities and economies. As a leader in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), we manufacture traffic signals, traffic control cabinets, intersection control hardware and software, and specialty products. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with additional locations in Pflugerville, TX; Powhatan, VA; and Volo, IL, we proudly serve customers nationwide with innovative and reliable mobility solutions. Every day, we fulfill our promise of being your trusted traffic and mobility experts. We engineer, manufacture, and sell a wide range of standard and custom traffic control products across America. Manufacture traffic control metal components and enclosures using various processes including cutting, punching, deburring, and bending equipment. MoboTrex has an opportunity to join our growing organization as a full-time Planner / Scheduler at at our location in Pflugerville, TX. Must be able to work Mon-Fri 7am - 3:30 pm. MoboTrex offers a positive culture where no matter an employee’s position in the company, everyone’s unique expertise contributes to our success. The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for analyzing demand, planning production schedules, and coordinating material flow to support on-time customer delivery. This role partners closely with Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to maintain accurate schedules, manage shortages, and ensure inventory integrity across assigned areas. The Planner/Scheduler plays a critical role in balancing capacity, labor loading, and material availability while supporting continuous improvement within manufacturing operations

Requirements

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 5–7 years of progressive experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and capacity planning
Advanced working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
Solid understanding of master scheduling and forecasting principles
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, multi-sheet linking)
Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable production plans
Strong cross-functional communication skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Willingness to engage directly with shop floor personnel to validate schedules
High attention to detail and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field
3–5+ years of experience in production planning or master scheduling
Experience in ERP/MRP systems within a discrete manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned to customer demand and delivery requirements
Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor products through the complete production cycle
Analyze MRP outputs and adjust work orders as necessary to align with master production plans
Review engineering plans, bills of materials (BOMs), and production specifications to establish labor and capacity requirements
Read, interpret, and execute Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in a timely and accurate manner
Manage and communicate material shortages; act as liaison between Operations and Purchasing
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate material replenishment to prevent production delays
Validate shop floor progress and adjust schedules as needed to support workflow continuity
Recommend revisions to production schedules when constraints arise
Assist with automation and improvement of manual reporting processes
Serve as backup for other Planner/Scheduler positions as needed
Support continuous improvement and ERP system optimization initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned