• Facility Planner

    NOV (Grand Bay, AL)


    Primary Responsibilities

    + Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules to meet order requirements and delivery commitments.

    + Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to align materials, capacity, and labor availability.

    + Monitor scheduling performance and provide accurate, up-to-date information to leadership and Project Managers.

    + Identify process improvements to enhance scheduling accuracy, workflow efficiency, and on-time delivery.

    + Ensure all planning and scheduling activities comply with company policies, ISO 9001 standards, and HSE guidelines.

    Job Duties

    + Manage new order scheduling and revisions within the ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and traceability.

    + Adjust schedules for cancellations, changes in priority, or disruptions such as equipment downtime or material delays.

    + Participate in daily/weekly production meetings to communicate progress, risks, and capacity constraints.

    + Track and report key scheduling metrics (on-time delivery, backlog aging, schedule adherence).

    + Troubleshoot ERP-related issues and collaborate with IT or Planning teams to resolve data discrepancies.

    + Support internal audits, corrective actions (CARs), and risk assessments related to planning and scheduling processes.

    + Contribute to contingency planning for equipment, supplier, or utility disruptions.

    + Maintain effective communication across internal teams and external partners to ensure schedule transparency.

    + Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and customer goals

     

    Education and Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

    + Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.

    + Candidates must be located in the Grand Bay, AL Region.

    + Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Oracle is strongly preferred).

    + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

    + APICS CPIM, Lean, or Six Sigma certification preferred.

    + Experience in ISO/API/ASME-compliant operations is a plus.

     

    To learn more about our benefits please visit our website: http://usbenefits.nov.com

     

    To learn more about our business unit please visit our website: https://www.nov.com/about/our-business-units/fiber-glass-systems