Production Planning Supervisor

The Production Planning Supervisor is responsible for planning and coordinating production and supply activities to ensure on-time delivery, working in close contact with Operations (production, warehousing, purchasing, quality, technical department, etc.)

This role involves managing production schedules, analyzing demand trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and optimize material and capacity planning. Continuous maintenance of adequate stock levels and support in managing the inbound and outbound flow of goods are also required.

• Ensure on-time delivery of all orders produced, analyzing the required capacity and proposing action plans
• Plan and prioritize the production schedule based on customer request dates, available production capacity, and inventory levels
• Use MRP to determine raw material and component requirements
• Proactively identify and mitigate barriers to on-time delivery, such as part shortages, capacity issues, and supplier delays, by proactively proposing action plans
• Prepare the weekly production schedule and shipment file for the warehouse team
• Conduct root cause analyses on delays
• Analyze sales data to identify trends, anticipate demand increases, and develop plans with team leaders in other operational functions
• Coordinate with production and warehouse team leaders to ensure on-time deliveries
• Oversee and manage the Warehouse/Shipping team, currently composed of 1 Warehouse Supervisor and 2 Warehouse Operators, ensuring smooth coordination of warehouse and shipping activities to support production planning and on-time deliveries
• Coordinate with colleagues in Italy to plan new component introductions/transitions, respond to supplier delays, and mitigate material shortages

• Good knowledge of Excel and MRP systems (CYBERPLAN), ERP (JdE, Oracle)
• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, Risk assessment and mitigation, Analytical skills
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business Administration, or related field of study is a plus
• 5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, inventory control, and warehouse operations within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles preferred

• Proactive and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent team player with the ability to collaborate across departments and international teams.
• Effective communicator capable of building positive working relationships with operations, purchasing, warehouse, and manufacturing teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.