Production Planning Team Leader

Role Overview

Production Planning Team Leader – Join Huntsman Corporation to lead a team of planners and drive smooth production planning across Bulk, Packaging, and Tolling plants.

• Manage production planning processes and site inventory levels to align with weekly plant capacity.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of planners, conducting regular meetings, appraisals, and personal development sessions.
• Drive the site IBP process, analyzing demand fluctuations and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Monitor and elevate potential constraints impacting customer delivery, production, or purchasing.
• Ensure EHS standards are consistently upheld within the department.
• Facilitate supply chain improvement projects and support the Supply Chain Manager.
• Prepare SAP‑based reports to support site performance management systems.
• Oversee personnel functions including recruitment, performance management, and absence management.

• Degree‑level education in Supply Chain/Engineering or business discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel skills (required).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and a data‑driven approach.
• Team Management experience.
• APICS certification is an advantage.

• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with remote teams and work across cultures.
• A proactive team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people‑oriented organization. Our family‑like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world. We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman. In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry‑leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.