Production Planning Manager

Position Summary:

In the position of Production Planning Manager, you will lead a team of production planners, drive operational excellence through strategic oversight, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) accountability, and cross-functional collaboration. Ensure seamless alignment between planning, production, and logistics by resolving escalations, optimizing resource allocation, and leading monthly performance reviews. With a focus on continuous improvement and talent development, the manager champions planning efficiency, fosters team growth, and contributes to long-term supply strategies that support business objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Mentor and manage a team of production planners by setting clear expectations, providing coaching, and fostering a high-performance culture to elevate team capability and engagement.
• Monitor planning KPIs, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to ensure alignment with service, inventory, and efficiency targets.
• Serve as the escalation point for high-impact planning challenges by applying analytical thinking and cross-functional coordination to deliver timely, effective solutions.
• Lead structured monthly reviews to assess performance, identify gaps, and align on improvement initiatives with stakeholders across supply chain and operations.
• Ensure planners have the tools, data, and cross-functional inputs needed to execute plans effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
• Identify inefficiencies in planning workflows and lead initiatives to streamline processes, enhance system utilization, and improve agility.
• Conduct training sessions and assess development needs to build technical and leadership skills, ensuring the team stays ahead of industry trends.
• Contribute to long-term supply strategies and prepare executive-level reports that translate planning insights into business recommendations.

Position Requirements:

• Prefer a Bachelor's Degree in the field of -- Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Additional Experience Desired: More than 5 years of experience in production planning
• Additional Experience Desired: More than 5 years of experience in product development to accurately forecast future production needs
• Computer Skills Desired: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and ERP software experience required (APO/SNP preferred).
• Experience utilizing artificial intelligence tools a plus.
• Preferred Certifications: APICS, CSCP or CPIM Certification desired
• Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role: Ability to multi-task, be organized, and have superior attention to detail.

Base Salary Range:  $79,500 - $106,000