Director, Production and Materials Planning

GERMANTOWN, WIDescriptionJob Title: Director, Production and Materials PlanningLocation: Germantown, WIReports To: VP, Supply Chain PlanningWhy join our team? Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match Generous PTO & holidays Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community | Wellness Other Benefits & Programs We Offer: Tuition reimbursement HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution Referral bonus program Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more Proven continued business growth for future opportunitiesPosition SummaryGehl is seeking a Planning Director to lead production planning and scheduling across a complex, multi-site manufacturing network. This role owns rough cut capacity planning (RCCP), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and finite scheduling across three production plants and a dedicated labeling operation supporting approximately 500 active SKUs.The Planning Director will build and lead a team of finite schedulers and material planners, establish consistent planning processes, optimize capacity and inventory, and ensure strong customer service. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring close partnership with Operations, Procurement, Sales, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn RCCP, MPS, and finite-capacity scheduling across the manufacturing network.Lead and develop a distributed team of schedulers and material planners.Balance demand, inventory, materials, labor, equipment, changeovers, and production constraints.Partner with Supply Chain leadership on the SIOP/IBP production planning process.Identify capacity constraints and supply risks and develop mitigation plans.Drive schedule adherence, capacity utilization, inventory, fill rate, and service-level performance.Partner with Operations, Procurement, Maintenance, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to maintain executable production plans.Serve as planning ERP/SCP process owner and drive master-data accuracy.Develop planning KPIs, dashboards, and leadership reporting.Establish inventory targets, safety stocks, and replenishment parameters.Support seasonal demand, new product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.RequirementsMinimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.7+ years of production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.2+ years leading schedulers, planners, or supply chain analysts.Strong expertise in RCCP and MPS.Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems and advanced Excel.Proven success managing planning complexity across multiple facilities and product lines.Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and cross-functional influencing skills.PreferredFood & beverage, dairy, or CPG manufacturing experience.SIOP/IBP process leadership experience.Experience with advanced planning tools and high-SKU environments.Aseptic, co-manufacturing, or contract manufacturing experience.APICS CPIM/CSCP certification.Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma experience.Ideal CandidateA hands-on supply chain leader who can bring structure and discipline to a complex planning environment, develop a strong planning team, anticipate capacity and supply risks, and translate changing demand into realistic, executable production plans.