Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. At Johnson Controls, you will help support reliable operations through disciplined planning, material readiness, and strong cross-functional coordination. In this role, you will contribute to the flow of work that helps manufacturing teams meet demand, protect service levels, and keep production moving.
Role Overview
The Production Readiness Planner is responsible for supporting production planning activities, material coordination, and schedule readiness in a manufacturing environment. You will help align demand, inventory, and capacity so that production can start on time, first runs are prepared, and delivery commitments are supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule assigned production lines to meet demand and service level targets.
- Coordinate production readiness activities with material planners, coordinators, operations, and warehouse teams.
- Track customer orders, overdue items, work orders, and delivery dates.
- Monitor material shortages and support stock transfer orders for sub-assemblies and related components.
- Support finished goods planning and deployment across the plant network.
- Maintain planning data, work order status, and related records to support execution.
- Assist with first production runs, ramp-up activities, and readiness follow-up.
- Communicate issues clearly and help drive timely resolution with the right stakeholders.
How You Will Do It
- Plan ahead for material readiness, line capacity, and customer demand so production can start and recover without avoidable delays.
- Keep planners, procurement, operations, and warehouse partners aligned through clear communication, follow-up, and timely escalation.
- Use MRP, Excel, and plant data to monitor shortages, overdue orders, work orders, and delivery dates.
- Document decisions and action items carefully to support stable schedules and consistent execution.
- Look for practical ways to improve planning accuracy and inventory control through continuous problem-solving and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in production planning, supply planning, or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of MRP systems and planning parameters.
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze schedules, inventory, and order status.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Solid organizational, analytical, and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA planning, purchasing, or capacity modules.
- Exposure to Power BI.
- Experience with Lean Supply Chain or Kanban.
- Experience supporting new product introductions, ramp-ups, or engineering change implementation.
- Experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing or the electronics industry.
Why Join Us
At Johnson Controls, you will join a team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on production readiness, customer service, and operational performance while working alongside people who value practical problem-solving and accountability.
If you are ready to help keep production moving and support strong planning execution in Reynosa, we would like to hear from you.