Production Planning Manager
Core
Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments to align production schedules with plant capacity and company goals.
Role type
Production Planning Manager
Builds
Production schedules, material plans, and operational reports for critical power infrastructure products.
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Master Scheduling, Production Planning, Shop Scheduling, Dispatching, Material Planning, Inventory Optimization, Forecasting, ERP/MRP Systems, Excel, Team Leadership
Preferred skills
Manufacturing environment experience
Technologies
SAP, MRP systems, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and manage production forecasts based on master plans and material needs; Adjust plans to accommodate demand changes and communicate updates; Produce revenue investigations and annual operating plans; Conduct special studies for new product/process introductions to effect cost reduction; Report on production status and issues to upper management; Liaise with operations to resolve daily production line disruptions; Develop and implement production control functions; Approve quantities, schedules, and parts lists for material control; Maintain reports on scheduling and process performance; Interface with customers to ensure delivery dedications are met.
Seniority
Manager, supervisory role