Production Planning Manager

Aston Carter•Lake Oswego, OR

4d•$38 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Production Planning Manager to manage and coordinate the flow of work within our manufacturing plant. This role is critical for ensuring production efficiency and timely delivery of products.

Requirements

Experience in production scheduling and planning.
Proficiency in using ERP systems for manufacturing processes.
Strong management skills with the ability to lead and supervise a team.
Experience with inventory management and control.
Proficient in Excel for data entry and analysis.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with direct responsibility for production scheduling and floor execution.
Demonstrated experience supervising and leading hourly manufacturing employees.
Hands-on experience creating, implementing, and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Experience owning or heavily contributing to quality control processes and defect reduction efforts.
Proven ability to execute manufacturing improvements related to productivity, labor efficiency, quality, or delivery.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or business preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the master production schedule to meet customer delivery, labor capacity, and material constraints.
Provide daily, hands-on leadership to hourly manufacturing employees, including work assignments, coaching, and accountability.
Conduct daily production meetings and communicate priorities, expectations, and schedule changes clearly to the team.
Monitor labor efficiency, attendance, and throughput; take corrective action when performance does not meet expectations.
Coordinate with Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering to resolve production constraints and priorities.
Develop, document, and maintain clear manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure repeatable, high-quality output.
Establish and enforce in-process and final Quality Control checks to ensure products meet company standards the first time.
Investigate quality issues and production inefficiencies using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Lead and execute manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Ensure accurate and timely work order execution within the ERP system.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment.
Own the manufacturing and scheduling components of the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, inventory, and execution.
Serve as the primary manufacturing communication point to peer departments, ensuring timely, clear, and accurate communication regarding capacity, schedules, constraints, and execution risks.