Production Planning Manager
Core
Strategic leadership role responsible for elevating the production planning function, driving operational excellence, and establishing the team as a trusted strategic partner across the organization.
Role type
Senior Production Planning Manager
Builds
Production schedules and planning strategies for nVent's Blaine site manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Electrical Solutions
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production schedules and planning strategies
Required skills
Team leadership and development, Cross-functional partnership, Strategy development and execution, Operational excellence, Process transformation, Analytics and performance management
Preferred skills
Organizational change leadership, Lean principles implementation, ERP system optimization
Technologies
ERP systems, Lean tools (Kanbans, level schedules, production flow)
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a growing team of production planning analysts, Establish and strengthen cross-functional relationships with operations, supply chain, engineering, and product management teams, Drive the strategic direction and execution of the production planning function, Partner with operations teams to improve value stream performance and site effectiveness, Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance planning methods and optimize ERP system utilization, Strengthen reporting and analytics capabilities to drive data-informed decision-making
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership