Production Planner chez AWC Inc

We are seeking individuals with boundless energy, unwavering persistence, and an appetite for learning.  We value individuals who approach challenges with enthusiasm and creativity. If you're ready to embark on a journey of continuous growth and contribute to meaningful solutions, we want you on our team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Industrial Planner to join our team in a high-performance valve maintenance and repair facility. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient scheduling, coordination, and execution of repair and maintenance projects for a wide range of industrial valves used in oil & gas, chemical, power generation, and other heavy industries. The Industrial Planner will serve as the bridge between customer requirements, shop floor operations, and supply chain activities—driving operational excellence through effective planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize work schedules for valve inspection, repair, testing, and certification projects
• Review work orders and assess material, tooling, and labor requirements
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure timely availability of parts and consumables
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules to meet customer delivery dates and shop capacity
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and quality teams to resolve technical or resource constraints
• Track job progress, update stakeholders, and generate daily/weekly planning reports
• Analyze backlog, forecast resource needs, and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines
• Support customer service and sales teams with lead-time estimates and capacity planning insights

Skills you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• 3+years of planning/scheduling experience in industrial maintenance, valve services, rotating equipment, or similar heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and scheduling tools
• Understanding of valve components, repair processes, and maintenance best practices is a strong plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tool
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with shop floor, procurement, and operations

Here’s what will set you apart:

• 5+ years of specific experience in valve repair, rotating equipment, or oil & gas maintenance planning
• Deep technical knowledge of valve types, repair standards (API, ASME), and testing procedures
• Proven ability to forecast demand, analyze backlog trends, and optimize resource utilization beyond just scheduling

The Rewards:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(K) Match
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Career Development Opportunities

About AWC

As employee-owners, we strive to do more than just complete tasks; we seek to develop fulfilling careers by pushing ourselves and questioning the status quo. We embrace innovative and creative methods to expand our expertise while providing genuine value to our customers and technology partners. We strategically partner with the world’s most-recognized brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve problems effectively. As experts in our partners’ technologies, we are well-equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support each. It is our goal to serve you with the best combination of caring experts and innovative solutions from our partners.

How We Win Together

We are committed to solving customer problems and are looking for team members that want to be a trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.