FlexSteel - Planning Manager

This is a FlexSteel position and is located in Baytown, TX.

Onsite full time

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.

SUMMARY

The Planning Manager is responsible for leading production planning, material planning, and replenishment activities to ensure customer demand is translated into executable plans. This role drives alignment across procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain functions to meet delivery commitments, manage constraints, improve schedule performance, and support operational efficiency. The Planning Manager plays a key leadership role in aligning customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and operational priorities to support reliable execution in a build-to-order manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Planning & Scheduling

• 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.

• Capacity, Materials & Constraint Management

• 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.

• Cross-Functional Leadership

• 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.

• Execution & Order Management

• 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.

• Performance, Data & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze schedule performance metrics.

• Drive process improvements.

• Maintain master data integrity.

• Support ERP/MRP enhancements.

• Monitor key planning metrics, including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, backlog, and material availability.

• Drive process improvements that strengthen planning effectiveness, data accuracy, and cross-functional execution.

• Maintain planning master data and support system enhancements that improve visibility and decision-making.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Carry out managerial responsibilities by the Company's policies and applicable laws.
• Leads the Materials Organization and Replenishment teams, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and compensation administration.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• 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.

• This position may require:

• Pre-employment drug screening

• Background checks

• Medical examinations

• Safety certifications

• Valid drivers license

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Working in various weather conditions

• Travel to remote locations

• Cactus Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position generally operates in a professional office environment. 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position generally operates in a professional office environment. 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:
• Normally work in an office environment or from home as needed by the business; however, occasionally may work at a branch location or manufacturing facility.
• Occasionally may be exposed to hazards such as loud noise, heavy equipment, temperature extremes, chemicals, etc., while visiting a branch location or manufacturing facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The safety requirments described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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. Cactus Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Safety is our top priority. All employees must comply with our comprehensive safety programs, participate in required safety training, and demonstrate commitment to our safety-first culture.