About this role
Job title: Production Planning Manager
About the Role The Production Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the production planning and control processes within the manufacturing facility. This role ensures optimal production schedules, validates inventory levels, and facilitates efficient workflow to meet production targets and customer demands through effective warehouse processes and cycle count strategy.
What You'll Do
- Oversee and mentor the Production Planning Group to ensure a high level of proficiency and development.
- Lead the team to identify and manage bottlenecks and capacity issues with the Production Management team, coordinate internally and externally the resolution of the issues.
- Pursue the development of scheduling tools to increase the level of automation and reduce the manual nature of the Scheduling function.
- Provide guidance and expertise to develop plant team knowledge relative to plant schedule optimization.
- Develop and implement production schedules based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
- Collaborate with FG Planning, RM Planning and Operations to align production plans to business objectives and limitations.
- Monitor operations execution to ensure finished goods inventory for its availability while minimizing excess stock.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce production costs.
- Analyze production KPIs and performance to recommend changes.
- Ensure material flow in and out of facility and warehouse.
- Inventory accuracy and cycle counts.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in production planning and control in manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience leading teams.
- Experience in the automotive industry or high-volume manufacturing is desirable.
- Languages: Advanced English (essential).
- JIT / JIS and automotive supply models.
- MRP / ERP systems (SAP highly preferred).
- Management of customer releases, forecasts, and EDI.
- Inventory control in high-variability environments.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills (Power BI preferred).
- Certifications/Accreditations: MMOG/LE knowledge and customer audit experience (required); IATF 16949 Core Tools (required); APICS CPIM (preferred); Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Green Belt (desired).
Nice to Have
- APICS CPIM (preferred).
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Green Belt (desired).
- SAP experience (highly preferred).
- Power BI knowledge (preferred).
Compensation & Benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- Flexible Options (schedule).
- Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
- Gender Pay Equality.