Production Planner

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Production Planner located in Crowley, TX. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

Responsible for creating and managing daily production and machine schedules based on Crowley and Warehouse Inventory levels for designated product line families. Analyzes scheduling/planning and capacity needs and develops reports and analyzes data for operations in accordance with all quality and safety protocols.

What’s in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) company matching and more

What You Will Do:

• Prepares, updates and maintains daily, weekly and monthly operations reports and metric scorecards
• Monitors material availability levels and coordinates raw material purchases with procurement department
• Reviews obsolete/excess inventory to use as substitution materials on an as needed basis
• Ensures production runs are prioritized for on time delivery (build to stock) while ensuring raw material is available as schedules are created.
• Schedules production runs to ensure parts are produced and delivered on time
• Monitors appropriate finished & semi-finished goods inventory levels and prioritizes stock out items.
• Coordinates efforts with Operation Managers and floor supervisors to schedule production orders for maximum machine utilization and capacity purposes.
• Monitors WIP throughout production process ensuring work order completeness in timely manner
• Works in conjunction with Product Management and advises when Requisition able and Special Orders will be completed.
• Creates lead time estimates for customer inquiries for quotes.
• Leads Export & Raw Material meetings managing all information pertaining to product line
• Defines, develops and evaluates performance metrics to establish process success
• Gathers analytical data and analyzes information; identifies trends & patterns and synthesizes findings cohesively
• Participates in regular project status reviews and tracks project plans.
• Drives and contributes to the organizational continuous improvement culture
• Engages leadership and other departments to obtain support and buy-in for changes
• Coordinates with supervisor implementation of best practices/standard work
• Works closely with manufacturing areas, inventory management, supply chain and accounting
• Participates in or leads any other projects/tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Maintains confidentiality of all matters
• Other duties as required

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class perform all the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug and alcohol test
• Criminal background check
• Education and certification check
• Employment verification

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-year production planning experience
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities
• Outstanding Microsoft Excel knowledge (e.g. pivot tables, vlookup, macros etc.)
• Proficient in all other Microsoft Office software (PowerPoint, Access, Word)
• Above-average critical thinking, problem solving and sound judgment skills business functions
• Demonstrated advanced ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Must be proven self-starter and proactive
• Tremendous attention to detail, self-initiative
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Advanced continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player and able to work independently
• Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions, and chose appropriate alternatives using basis root cause analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and effective problem-solving skills
• Must be metric driven and focused on continuous improvement
• Strong team player
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present, persuade, and collaborate at the leadership level.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent supplier management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.

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 job functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Work regularly requires visits to the production floor, with varying temperatures and high levels of noise; safety equipment such as glasses and protective shoes may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certification or APICS CPIM Certification (Production and Inventory Management)
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle

About Us:

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.

We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.