Senior MRP & Production Planning Lead

Overview Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials. We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment. Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage. We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community. Our benefits include: Free on-site Health Care Facility Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one! Virtual Medical Services Fertility and adoption benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one) Paid parental leave Paid family leave Company provided Salary Continuance (Short- term Disability) Company paid life insurance Paid Holidays Vacation Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Plus, more! About the Role: This is a high-impact leadership role at the centre of our manufacturing network, with the opportunity to shape how materials planning and production scheduling are executed across multiple plants. You will lead a critical function that directly influences service, plant performance and inventory, while working closely with operations and supply planning to keep the network aligned and responsive. Beyond managing day-to-day MRP and scheduling activity, this role offers the chance to bring greater consistency, visibility and discipline to planning across the organisation. You will lead and develop the team, strengthen standards, improve KPI transparency, and help build a more connected and capable planning function for the future. Regular time in the plants is an important part of the role, giving you direct exposure to operations, stronger partnership with site leadership, and the ability to make a visible difference where it matters most. For someone who enjoys combining people leadership, operational challenge and cross-functional influence, this is an opportunity to step into a role with real scope and profile. Responsibilities Management Oversee the MRP planning team, including central MRP Controllers and associated planning support roles Provide ongoing coaching, training and development of team members Work closely with Supply Planning, plants and other internal departments to remove obstacles, improve planning effectiveness and ensure clear two-way communication Represent the MRP planning function in cross-functional forums and act as a key contact for planning-related topics Production Develop and maintain production scheduling strategies to support maximizing production efficiencies and minimizing material stockouts Communicate market fluctuations and planning changes clearly to the team and relevant stakeholders Support hands‑on production scheduling during peak periods as needed Inventory Support the development and maintenance of inventory profiles by SKU, location and customer to support service and supply objectives Balance customer requirements with scheduling adherence and inventory targets Process improvement Contribute to the improvement and standardization of MRP and production scheduling processes, escalation pathways, and communication routines Identify recurring planning issues and drive practical solutions that improve reliability, transparency, and execution discipline Systems Maintain MRP data setpoints within the ERP system Support effective use and integration of planning and data management tools Drive visibility of system and master data issues affecting planning quality and support resolution with the relevant teams Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field APICS certification preferred Experience : Minimum five (5) years of production and scheduling experience in a similar industry Minimum three (3) years of management or supervisory experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems preferred Knowledge of financial procedures and processes Knowledge of production planning Knowledge of inventory control Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision Ability to lead and coach others Ability to effectively communicate throughout the organization Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix environment Ability to travel approximately 5-10% of the time Project management skills Negotiation skills Listening skills Effective public speaking and presentation skills Computer skills in an MS Windows Environment; proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Knauf Insulation