Senior Production Planning Manager

Category: Professional
Location: Torrance, CA 90503
Pay: $165,000.00 Annually
Posted: 2 days ago
Status: Open

Description

Senior Production Planning Manager


Great Opportunity!


What's in it for you?

Eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans, PTO/sick/Holiday Pay, Annual Bonus, matching 401k and More!

Senior Production Planning Manager Details:

  • Direct Hire position
  • $165,000.00 /annually
  • First Shift (Monday through Friday)

• As the Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in spearheading the planning and execution of production schedules that will propel us to new heights.

• You will lead a team of planning professionals and will be responsible for all aspects of scheduling, planning and inventory activities that impact on timely delivery of orders to customers.

• The primary responsibilities include Production Planning, Processing Line Scheduling, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management in support of OTD, Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Team Management, Budget and Cost Control, and Demand Forecasting.

• Develop and execute comprehensive work order execution plans to ensure timely and cost-effective manufacturing aligned with company objectives and customer requirements.

• Oversee planning workflows, production schedules, and materials management activities; follow up with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Packaging to ensure on-time delivery.

• Take ownership of expedited and high-priority orders, including direct interaction with customers to understand their priorities and timelines.

• Present visible, actionable updates in daily production meetings, and proactively recommend and coordinate contingency plans to resolve constraints or delays

• Create and maintain clear reports and dashboards for upper management, providing real-time visibility into the status of open and expedited orders.

• Work closely with Sales, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure seamless communication, accurate resource allocation, and timely issue resolution.

• Continuously evaluate and refine planning processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability in a fast-paced, make-to-order environment.


Senior Production Planning Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or Operations Management and a proven record of at least 10+ years as a Planning Manager in strategic planning, scheduling, inventory management, and project management in a GMP environment.

• Proven cross functional communicational skills and managed well directed teams.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable strategies.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel (Pivot Tables, graphs, and VLOOKUPS).

• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.

 



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Our commitment to you: to be Kind, Helpful, Respectful, Honest and Committed To Finding You Work.


How to Apply:

Email, call, or text us today! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!


Daniel Oliver

5230 Carroll Canyon Road

San Diego, CA 92121

(619) 894-8648 ext.

daniel.oliver@elwoodprofessional.com



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