Manager, Manufacturing Planning; Remote

Manager, Manufacturing Planning (Remote)

The Manufacturing Planning Manager is responsible for the planning and preparation of production schedules for manufacturing operations. The individual in this position will lead a team to plan and schedule the manufacturing of products and coordinate work on special projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Evaluate and continuously improve the production planning process.
• Evaluate current processes and metrics; develop processes and/or metrics to help manufacturing improve service to meet the delivery needs of the company’s customers.
• Prepare and present summaries of manufacturing and performance indices to staff and management.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the organization with a specific focus on sales, marketing, and product development to ensure that manufacturing plans support the sales demand and total revenue plan.
• Encourage a team working environment by building trust and cooperation among team members and review team progress regularly to ensure team and company goals are being met.
• Use independent judgment to assign team member work duties to meet operational requirements. Make sure that team members and co‑workers have the information needed to perform their job duties.
• Supervise team members in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback, training, and encouragement. Establish performance expectations for team members and provide regular feedback and performance reviews to ensure that team members understand how their job duties support the company’s mission and have the right tools/resources to do their jobs well. Use independent judgment to ensure that team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment by encouraging safe practices and promptly resolving violations, including initiating or recommending rewards and discipline as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.

Supply & Production Planning

• Convert demand signals into production / supply plans
• Balance demand vs capacity vs constraints
• Resolve shortages and supply imbalances
• Optimize network flows (plants ? DCs ? customers)

Inventory Strategy & Control

• Set and manage inventory policies (safety stock, targets, reorder logic)
• Balance service level vs working capital
• Identify excess, obsolete, and slow‑moving inventory
• Support prebuild and seasonal inventory decisions
• Drive inventory turns & health metrics

Capacity & Constraint Management

• Evaluate capacity feasibility
• Identify bottlenecks and resource constraints
• Coordinate with manufacturing / operations
• Support RCCP / rough‑cut capacity planning

S&OP / IBP Process Leadership

• Lead or heavily support planning cycles:
  • Supply Review
  • Pre‑S&OP / Executive Review
• Prepare scenarios and trade‑off analyses
• Align cross‑functional stakeholders
• Translate executive decisions into plans

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Demonstrate exceptional ability to react quickly and appropriately in a fast‑paced dynamic environment and meet multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong ability to orchestrate change.
• Demonstrate ability to independently, prioritize multiple tasks and projects, analyze data and implement appropriate decisions
• Lead and inspire teams.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co‑workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks.
• Use a logical approach to troubleshooting issues and prioritizing…