Production Planning Manager

. As Production Planning Manager, you will oversee the planning and scheduling strategy that keeps our operations running safely, efficiently, and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead division-wide production planning and scheduling activities. Balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory levels, and logistics requirements. Develop and manage long-range capacity plans and production forecasts. Optimize mill utilization, throughput, and constraint management. Establish planning standards, scheduling disciplines, and best practices. Drive backlog management, inventory optimization, and FIFO compliance. Oversee freight strategy, carrier relationships, routing efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives. Provide executive-level visibility into schedule performance, backlog health, inventory exposure, and service risks. Serve as the subject matter expert for

SAP, MRP

systems, and planning processes. Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to improve forecast accuracy and operational performance. Lead and develop production planners while building organizational capability and succession readiness. Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost and improve customer service.

Successful candidates demonstrate:

Strong production planning and scheduling expertise Advanced ERP/MRP knowledge (SAP preferred) Supply chain and inventory management experience Financial and business acumen Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Leadership and talent development capabilities Strong communication and relationship-building skills A commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent 7-10 years of progressive experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations 3-5 years of leadership or senior-level planning responsibility Advanced ERP and MRP experience (SAP preferred) Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, logistics, purchasing, and material flow Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field Lean manufacturing leadership experience Budget ownership or P&L exposure Multi-site or complex manufacturing experience .