Production Planning Manager

Philips • Reedsville, PA

2d • $114,000 - $152,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Production Planning Manager: Leads the production planning and master scheduling function to ensure reliable product availability, regulatory‑compliant execution, and optimized inventory and working capital. Your role: Lead the production planning and master scheduling function, translating Integrated Business Planning demand into executable production plans across a global manufacturing and extended supply network. Act as a key integrator across Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Commercial teams to ensure aligned and compliant execution. Own planning‑related master data in close collaboration with Enterprise Information Management, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and planning reliability. Drive operational excellence by managing production schedule releases, inventory optimization using Demand Driven Materials Requirements Planning principles, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing planning team, shaping ways of working, improving performance, and supporting long‑term career development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, supply planning, or materials planning, including people management experience leading a team.
• Strong end‑to-end planning expertise
• Advanced use of SAP (Material Requirements Planning, bills of material, routings, lead times, and lot sizes)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis and scenario modeling.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience in complex manufacturing environments.
• Ability to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• Organized, structured, and process‑oriented leader who can inspire teams, drive execution and accountability, and continuously improve planning performance without losing sight of people and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production planning and master scheduling function
• Translate Integrated Business Planning demand into executable production plans across a global manufacturing and extended supply network.
• Act as a key integrator across Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Commercial teams to ensure aligned and compliant execution.
• Own planning‑related master data in close collaboration with Enterprise Information Management, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and planning reliability.
• Drive operational excellence by managing production schedule releases, inventory optimization using Demand Driven Materials Requirements Planning principles, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing planning team, shaping ways of working, improving performance, and supporting long‑term career development.

Benefits

• comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager