Production Planning Supervisor- Industrial Manufacturing - Direct Hire

Production Planning Supervisor - Industrial Manufacturing

Location: Augusta, GA

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A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking a Production Planning Supervisor to lead a team responsible for production scheduling, material planning, and manufacturing execution support. This position offers the opportunity to influence production performance, improve planning processes, and help drive operational excellence within a complex manufacturing environment. The role combines hands-on planning responsibilities with team leadership and cross-functional collaboratio n.

Key Responsibilit ies

• Lead and develop a team responsible for production planning and scheduling activities

• Coordinate production schedules to align customer demand, material availability, labor capacity, and manufacturing priorities

• Monitor schedule performance and proactively identify risks that could impact delivery commitments

• Partner with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve production constraints

• Maintain planning parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, lot sizing, and planning data accuracy

• Analyze production and inventory metrics to improve schedule attainment, inventory performance, and on-time delivery

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning effectiveness, operational efficiency, and process standardization

• Support forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management effo rts

Required Qualificat ions

• Experience leading production planning, production control, scheduling, or supply chain teams within a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of Master Production Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning, and capacity planning

• Experience utilizing Oracle ERP Supply Chain and Manufacturing applications

• Ability to balance changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing operation

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving sk ills

Preferred Qualifica tions

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

• Experience supporting high-mix manufacturing environments

• Knowledge of S&OP processes

• Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement exper ience

Why Consider This Oppor tunity

• Visible leadership role with direct impact on manufacturing performance

• Opportunity to mentor and develop planning professionals

• Significant involvement in production strategy and operational improvement initiatives

• Long-term career growth within a stable industrial manufacturing environment