Production Planning Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Production Planning Manager
Location: San Antonio, TX
Duration: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay Range: As per Exp.

Job Summary:

The Production Planning Manager is responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of production schedules across multiple manufacturing plants in various states. This role requires a strong background in supply chain management, production planning, and procurement workflows.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in supply chain, program management, production planning, purchasing, or a closely related field.

• Experience working with integrated planning and production management systems.

• Strong understanding of procurement, subcontract execution workflows, and general manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of production lines setup, workflows, shift schedules, and output optimization.

• Proficiency in forecasting and planning with an emphasis on execution.

• Experience with planning systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of managing complex projects.

• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners at all levels.

• Capable of working under limited supervision; self-motivated and proactive.

• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Master's degree .

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met and mitigation plans are developed to address risks related to suppliers, production, or inventory.

• Develop and execute material strategies while advising Sales, Procurement, and Logistics teams on capacity, timeframe, and order fulfillment outlook.

• Ensure that before program execution, all elements of proposed plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, and make/buy plans.

• Lead supply chain program execution, managing resource planning, material costs, forecasting, schedule performance, risk management, and supplier performance.

• Develop and execute production plans and schedules to optimize manufacturing efficiency, minimize lead times, and meet customer delivery requirements.

• Maintain and enhance capacity models for current and future strategic planning.

• Lead project teams to execute plans effectively and adjust when necessary to meet deadlines.

• Coordinate with international manufacturing plants and import/export partners for sourcing products from locations in France and Thailand.

• Plan, schedule, and manage raw material sourcing to align with production and sales plans.

• Work closely with Operations for production forecasting, staffing needs, storage, and transportation logistics.

• Monitor project risks and implement contingency plans as needed.

• Ensure that project deliverables meet required quality standards and stakeholder expectations.