Production Planning Manager

Our Longview team has an opening for a Production Planning Manager ! The Production Planning Manager is responsible for leading production planning and scheduling activities to ensure on-time delivery, optimal inventory levels, and efficient use of manufacturing resources. This role supervises a team involved with logistics and works closely with manufacturing, procurement, sales, and logistics to align production plans with customer demand and business objectives.

Here's What You'll Do:

Production Planning & Scheduling Execute the master production schedule (MPS) based on forecasts, customer orders, and capacity constraints Balance demand, labor, equipment, and material availability to meet delivery commitments Monitor daily and weekly production performance; adjust schedules as needed Coordinate schedule changes due to material shortages, equipment downtime, or demand shifts Team Leadership Supervise, train, and mentor team members. Set priorities, assign workloads, and ensure planning accuracy and timeliness Conduct performance reviews and support employee development Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service to align plans Communicate production plans, risks, and mitigation actions clearly to stakeholders Participate in S&OP or demand planning meetings Inventory & Materials Management Ensure production plans support inventory targets (raw, WIP, finished goods) Collaborate with procurement to align material purchases with production needs Identify opportunities to reduce excess or obsolete inventory Continuous Improvement & Compliance Identify process improvements to increase schedule adherence, throughput, and efficiency Utilize ERP/MRP systems to drive data-based planning decisions Ensure planning activities comply with safety, quality, and company policies

Here's What You'll Need:

Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment 1-3 years of supervisory or lead experience preferred