Production Planner
M2X Energy
Role:
The Production Planner will oversee and track the manufacturing build schedule to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards. This hands-on role requires daily coordination with teams across cut and prep, welding, assembly, and testing to maintain smooth workflow and resolve scheduling or material issues as they arise. The planner will work closely with production, engineering, and management to align priorities, anticipate bottlenecks, and keep stakeholders informed of schedule changes and progress.
Specific responsibilities may include:
- Monitor and update the master production schedule based on job priorities, progress, and resource availability.
- Work directly on the shop floor to track build status across cut & prep, welding, assembly, and testing departments.
- Identify and address scheduling conflicts or production delays, escalating issues as necessary.
- Collaborate with department leaders to forecast workload and balance staffing or material needs.
- Maintain accurate records of work orders, production milestones, and completion dates.
- Communicate schedule changes and progress updates to management and project teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling accuracy and production efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company safety protocols and manufacturing procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and hands-on production planning experience.
- 3 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing coordination, or a related operations role.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work on the shop floor and collaborate closely with production personnel.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey priorities and expectations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial production environment.
- Certification(s) in planning, inventory, and/or production management.
- Familiarity with production scheduling tools, ERP/MRP systems, or digital work order management.
- Demonstrated experience supporting continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives.
Salary Range: $60,000 – 85,000 based on experience
Job Type: Full-time, In-person.
Benefit Eligibility:
M2X Energy offers excellent benefits and career opportunities. We believe our company’s strength is the product of our employees, who are the most important element of our company. Our company embraces a highly collaborative, supportive, and ambitious work culture.
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Work Location: Rockledge, FL
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
At M2X Energy, we are working toward a low-carbon, sustainable future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our global, revolutionary products. M2X Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About the Company:
M2X Energy is a well-funded venture start-up, established by Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Our mission is to reduce the amount of stranded associated gas that is flared or vented and instead create economically viable products. M2X Energy was founded on the belief that climate change must be addressed in our lifetime, and that solutions must be economically viable to have the greatest impact. Today, M2X Energy is rethinking how fuels and chemicals are made to minimize wasteful gas flaring and venting and reduce the associated environmental and social consequences.