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Sr Manager, Production Planning & Control

PAO H, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jun 2026

💰 $257,224/yr($187,070/yr – $257,224/yr)

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The Senior Manager, Production Planning & Control (PP&C) leads end-to-end production planning and execution for the Palo Alto manufacturing site. This role is accountable for translating global demand and supply plans into executable production schedules, ensuring material readiness, and driving disciplined factory execution.
Acting as the on-site execution control tower, this role ensures alignment between Global Planning, Fulfillment, Procurement, and Manufacturing, enabling on-time delivery, optimized inventory, and stable production operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Production Planning & Execution

Own daily, weekly, and short-term production planning for the Palo Alto site
Ensure alignment with MPS, demand priorities, and material availability
Drive execution against clear-to-build, clear-to-pick, and clear-to-ship horizons
Lead daily production cadence reviews and schedule adherence governance

2. Factory Floor Control & Order Execution

Oversee production order lifecycle (release, sequencing, execution, closure)
Ensure accurate system execution in SAP (order status, confirmations, dates)
Manage rework flows, production disruptions, and WIP movement
Drive resolution of production issues impacting throughput and delivery

3. Material Readiness & Shortage Management

Ensure production plans are fully supported by material availability
Lead escalation and resolution of material shortages impacting production
Partner closely with Procurement and Global Planning to mitigate supply risk
Execute prioritization and allocation decisions when constraints arise

4. Inventory & WIP Control

Manage WIP, sub-assemblies, and finished goods inventory for the site
Maintain optimal balance between throughput, service level, and inventory
Reduce excess & obsolete (E&O) through disciplined execution and planning alignment
Improve inventory transparency and traceability across production stages

5. Cross-Functional Execution Alignment

Serve as the primary interface between:
- Manufacturing / Operations (capacity, execution)
- Global Planning (MPS, inventory strategy)
- Fulfillment (delivery commitments, backlog prioritization)
- Engineering (ECN readiness and cut-in)
Ensure rapid identification and escalation of risks impacting customer delivery
Lead site-level control tower reviews and cross-functional alignment forums

6. Performance Management & KPI Ownership

Own and drive performance against site-level operational KPIs:

Schedule adherence / attainment
Production throughput and cycle time
Clear-to-build / clear-to-ship performance
Backlog and past-due reduction
WIP and inventory levels
On-time delivery to customer request date

7. Process Governance & Continuous Improvement

Standardize and strengthen PP&C processes across the Palo Alto site
Drive adoption of best practices aligned with global planning framework
Lead digitalization and reporting improvements (visibility, automation, dashboards)
Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives in:
- Schedule stability
- Lead time reduction
- Execution discipline

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Palo Alto PP&C team (planners, schedulers, order controllers)
Establish clear accountability and performance expectations
Foster strong floor-level engagement and cross-functional collaboration
Build a culture of execution discipline, transparency, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field
10+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain
Direct experience in factory-based planning and execution environments
Strong expertise in:
- Production scheduling, MPS/MRP
- SAP / ERP systems (order management, execution tracking)
- Inventory and WIP control