Production Planning Manager

Production Planning Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Production Planning Manager to lead our end-to-end production scheduling (PCBA, Mechanical sub-assembly and box build), production / capacity utilization and customer commitments. In this key leadership role, you will bridge customer demands with shop-floor execution—optimizing value stream manufacturing (VSM), driving work orders efficiency, and guiding a high-performing planning team.

If you thrive in dynamic manufacturing environments, excel at analytical problem-solving, and have a proven track record with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Production Planning & Capacity Utilization

• Oversee the master schedules and ensure comprehensive compliance with materials requirements for manufacturing.
• Translate Customer demand into Production build plans based on clear-to-build (CTB) material availability.
• Partner with Value Stream Managers (VSM) and operations teams to maximize productivity, eliminate bottlenecks, and optimize throughput.

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

• Track production progress continuously, proactively identifying and mitigating risks or disruptions that impact schedule commitments.
• Maintain acceptable sub-assemblies inventory levels while preventing stockouts.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, and Logistics to ensure seamless material flow across the complete production cycle.

Customer & Stakeholder Alignment

• Serve as the primary planning contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding Production build schedules, Engineering build (PCN/ECN), NPI build, and the delivery commitments.
• Participate in daily or weekly production alignment meetings to track schedule adherence, address urgent alterations, and communicate real-time updates.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of production planners & schedulers, managing staffing decisions, training, and performance development.
• Develop, implement, and refine material control policies, standard operating procedures, and key performance metrics (KPIs) to drive continuous operational improvement.

The above job description reflects the general scope of responsibilities for this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, and additional tasks or projects may be assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, or material control within a manufacturing environment, including direct team management or supervisory experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent), advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to interface effectively across all organization levels—executives, engineering, shop-floor operators—and directly with external clients.
• Problem-Solving & Agility: Strong analytical capabilities with a track record of prioritizing tasks and managing volatile, fast-changing operational conditions.
• Operational Flexibility: Willingness to support business and production needs beyond standard working hours when critical situations arise.