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Production Planning Manager

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Oct 2025

About the role

RK Company OverviewAs a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality.
Position SummaryManages the planning and establishment of planning schedules, monitoring of material inventories, tracking of submittals, and reviewing of factors which affect production schedules. Collaborates across shops, analyzes metrics and displays to assess progress towards company goals. Role Responsibilities

Develops capacity plans, forecasts, and overall scheduling reports to be displayed electronically.
Manages revision of production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management to identify delays and accordingly adjust schedules with notification to the project teams.
Oversees planning and scheduling of workflow for each department and operation according to previously established sequences and lead times.
Oversees planning sequence of fabrication, assembly, and other operations needed for guidance of production workers.
Confers with shop superintendents to coordinate production schedules, activities and determine status for assigned projects.
Assists with expediting operations that delay and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
Evaluate current processes and assist in new product development and enhancements.
Resolve planning issues and escalates unresolved issues to management promptly.
Assist in employee hiring, training, performance evaluation, and retention activities.
Work with and improve current use of the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.
Provide excellent customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.
Commitment to Continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage a team of (4-6) planners.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience typically required for specialized technical roles.
Demonstrates advanced expertise and applies sophisticated techniques within their area of specialization.
Utilizes broad and diversified knowledge of principles and best practices across a wide range of assignments.
Exercises independent judgment in addressing complex issues and determining appropriate methodologies.
Receives guidance primarily on overarching objectives, critical challenges, emerging concepts, and policy-related matters.
Serves as a key liaison within and outside the organization, acting independently on matters related to their functional area.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental

Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and techni