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Senior Production Planner

nVent
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Sept 2025

About the role

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The Electrical Products Group was recently purchased from Avail Infrastructure Solutions by nVent Electric plc (“nVent”) and consists of three business units, Enclosure Systems, Switchgear Systems and Bus Systems. As a part of nVent, the Electrical Products Group is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, designed to help ensure safe and reliable electrical operations primarily in the infrastructure vertical, including power utilities and data centers.

Power Up Your Career!

With extensive experience in custom-designed bus duct products, Bus
Systems is the preferred choice for medium and high-voltage bus
systems worldwide. Our comprehensive range of offerings, expert
maintenance services, and reliable emergency support ensure that our
customer operate at peak performance.

JOB SUMMARY
Start your career with our team! We value strong work ethic and
character. We work hard to ensure that each of our team members has
access to a supportive working environment that enables individuals to
reach their potential, be productive, and work to the best of their
ability.

As a SENIOR PRODUCTION PLANNER, you'll play a critical role in
ensuring that our manufacturing operations stay on track, on time, and
on target. This is your opportunity to lead cross-functional
collaboration, optimize production planning, and apply modern tools,
analytics, and lean concepts to drive efficiencies in a growing and
dynamic environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

* CAREER GROWTH: Hands-on experience with opportunities for
professional development.
* COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT: Work with innovative thinkers and
skilled collaborators.
* TOP BENEFITS: Competitive pay, health coverage, 401(k), paid time
off, and more.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

* EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree preferred (Operations,
Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field). Equivalent
experience/training accepted. 5-7 years of experience in production
planning, scheduling, or master scheduling in a manufacturing
environment. Strong knowledge of production processes, materials
planning, lean concepts, and capacity analysis.
* SKILLS & TOOLS: Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP,
Oracle). Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Power BI and
automation tools like Power Automate. Excellent communication,
analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently
and lead without formal authority across teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

* Develop, manage, and optimize detailed production and master
schedules to ensure efficient use of resources and to ensure on-time
delivery of our customer orders.
* Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to
forecast demand, plan materials, and prevent production disruptions.
* Analyze plant capacity, material availability, and workforce
requirements to align production priorities.
* Adjust schedules based on changing work order specs, material
availability, labor, and equipment.
* Monitor and report on production progress; resolve scheduling
conflicts and bottlenecks proactively.
* Leverage ERP/MRP systems and tools like Power BI to improve
scheduling workflows.
* Prepare documentation for production sequences, staffing schedules,
and material or repair orders.
* Communicate regularly with leadership and stakeholders to ensure
alignment on schedule changes and their impact on financial and
production goals.

The Electrical Products Group was recently purchased from Avail
Infrastructure Solutions by nVent Electric plc and
consists of three business units, Enclosure Systems, Switchgear
Systems and Bus Systems. As a part of nVent, the Electrical Products
Group is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, designed to
help ensure safe and reliable electrical operations primarily in the
infrastructure vertical, including power utilities and data centers.

We are more than a workforce, we are a force at work. We take pride
in our craft and come together to ensure our pieces are all part of a
bigger impactful picture creating and servicing the infrastructure
that powers the world!

_We are an equal employment opportunity employer committed to
providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and
harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job
requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race,
color, religion or belief, sex, sexual

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