Production Planner

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The Production Planner is responsible for scheduling and maintaining production cell demand and job assignments. Reporting to the Material Control Supervisor, this role manages planning, scheduling, and inventory control activities for Watts’ manufactured and assembled products. This position plays a critical role in enhancing customer satisfaction through accurate scheduling, efficient resource use, and proactive cross-functional communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Design and execute strategies to meet short- and long-term supply chain planning objectives.
• Collaborate with the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) team to ensure superior delivery performance while minimizing costs.
• Serving as a liaison between Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, and Procurement teams.
• Support key initiatives, metrics, and projects aimed at improving service, cost efficiency, and overall planning effectiveness.
• Translate projected forecasts, incoming volume, and work scopes into a production plan with a time-phased build schedule.
• Manage daily production capacity planning
• Support the demand portion of the S&OP process to align all stakeholders on immediate production requirements
• Support metrics to measure planning performance
• Support initiatives of the Continuous Improvement Teams & New Product Development
• Maintain accuracy of planning and inventory data in ERP system
• Support the team in the implementation and improvement of planning processes and systems
• Routinely interact with internal and external customers
• Support the scheduling of sales orders and align production jobs to support operational efficiency
• Interact with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, and Sales to ensure priorities are set and aligned to meet customer on-time deliveries
• Order management (maintain current and past due orders)
• Determine lead times for manufactured items

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 3-5 years’ minimum experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Continuous Improvement initiatives and relevant software applications.
• Manufacturing background preferred
• Project Management, APICS or other related certification desired
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Decision Making and Strategic Thinking
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel (Xlookup, Formula Proficiency, Charting)
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management methodologies and processes related to all areas of Supply Chain beginning with new product development and sourcing, forecasting/demand planning, inventory management through to shipping, logistics, and distribution processes
• Self-driven, strong problem solving abilities, project and time management skills, fast learner, organized, creative, team worker, good communications and meeting facilitation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across all functions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work in office environment or Work in a manufacturing environment

May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.