Production Planning Supervisor
Core
Lead a team responsible for production scheduling and inventory planning to support customer requirements and business objectives.
Role type
Production Planning Supervisor
Builds
Production schedules, work orders, and inventory plans for structural connectors
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Production planning and scheduling, Team leadership and coaching, ERP/MRP systems (SAP), Lean and continuous improvement methodologies, Inventory management, Data analysis and KPI tracking
Preferred skills
APICS certification, Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Operations, Experience leading teams in manufacturing
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee development and execution of production schedules, Direct, coach, and develop a planning team, Own and improve planning processes including MRP systems, Collaborate with production, sales, and purchasing to resolve constraints, Oversee management of finished goods and WIP inventory levels, Track key performance metrics and ensure team accountability
Seniority
Manager, hands-on team lead