Planner, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Operations Engineer

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this position analyzes material needs according to forecast, processes requirements for material, expediates and obtains material for manufacturing areas on time to meet production schedules and maintain inventory level s schedules, establishes priorities and monitors usage to support demands. Performs activities ensuring the accomplishments of production, quality, and cost related objectives, for Hubbell Caribe Limited (“HCL”).

Date: Mar 3, 2026
Location: Vega Baja, US,
Company: Hubbell Incorporated

• Review the Portal Report and prepare a production schedule based on materials availability, work centers capacity and customer priorities.
• Release Production Orders by priority and due dates taking into consideration component availability.
• Reschedule Production Orders in accordance with Production Plan (Expedite, de‑expedite, cancel orders, etc.).
• In coordination with manufacturing Supervisors, close old Production Orders to maintain database integrity.
• Prepare periodic Components Shortages Reports (purchased, molded and fabricated) specifying quantity and need date.
• Specify planning and inventory parameters of new products and components in database (order policy, planner , lead times, min/max., material issue method, etc.), if applicable.
• Request or make corrections to part planning and inventory data in system database.
• Notify or follow up with BOM’s & Routing clerk on changes made or needed to Bill of Material and Routes.
• Communicate with Division Master Schedulers to negotiate schedule changes, notify delivery dates of high priority products, and obtain information regarding the introduction of new products.
• Prepare Excess and Inventory Reports, if applicable.
• In conjunction with area Supervisors, establishes inventory levels and ordering systems for Shop Floor Kanban Systems.
• Responsible for executing SAP releases for the Kanban parts to create a Purchase Requisition to Purchasing area.

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Materials Management, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of one (1) to five (5) years’ experience with Materials Management in production or planning functions.
• Good communication skills written and verbal in the Spanish/English languages.
• Experience with MRPII information systems, SAP R/3 and Microsoft XP.

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.