About SEG:
Join SEG Sparkstone - Engineering the future of Power Distribution & Control Through Agile Engineering
At SEG Sparkstone, we’re more than a manufacturing company - we are a leading innovator in power distribution and control solutions. Founded as Chicago Switchboard in 1936, today we have manufacturing locations in Addison Illinois, Armada Michigan, Houston Texas, San Antonio Texas, and Loveland Colorado.
We design and deliver custom-engineered low and medium voltage electrical products and controls that power industries, facilities, and infrastructure across the United States. SEG Sparkstone is a trusted leader in the industry that is recognized for our agility and progressiveness that allows you to have a direct impact on our future.
If you are passionate about making a difference in a fast-paced environment and value agility, collaboration, customer focus, and integrity, we would love to hear from you.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to support our operations and ensure efficient production scheduling, materials planning, and coordination between departments. This individual will play a key role in helping us meet customer deadlines, reduce lead times, and optimize inventory levels during a period of increased demand.
Position Location:
Humble, TX
In This Role You Will:
· Monitor work orders and job progress; proactively identify delays or bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
· Make corrections to work order BOMs as needed
· Coordinate closely with production supervisors to adjust schedules based on shop floor conditions
· Create and manage visual scheduling tools (spreadsheets, whiteboards, or planning boards
· Partner with purchasing and inventory teams to align material availability with production priorities
· Lead daily or weekly production scheduling meetings with cross-functional teams
· Manage work order statuses, make corrections as necessary
· Support inventory control processes, including cycle counts and demand forecasting
· Troubleshoot fulfillment or other work order related issues
· Provide feedback for ERP item master/master data corrections
· Generate and maintain planning metrics, reports, and KPIs to support operations leadership
· Assist in transitioning planning activities into a more standardized or digital format (if applicable)
Qualifications/Skills:
· 3+ years of production planning or materials scheduling experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
· Strong understanding of MRP systems and planning tools (experience with ERP software such as Oracle, Epicor, SAP or similar)
· Familiarity with BOMs, routing, lead times, and inventory control
· Strong problem-solving skills
· Excellent organizational and communication skills
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Preferred Additional Skills:
· Oracle NetSuite ERP experience.
· Electrical distribution equipment manufacturing or engineered to order business
Position Details:
· Full-time hours, on-site in Humble
· Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Work Environment: This position primarily operates in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to machinery, equipment, and electrical systems.
This role also requires the ability to walk significant distances throughout the facility multiple times per day, stand for extended periods, and move comfortably within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to safely navigate the production floor and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, or occasional lifting, as needed.