Director, Production Planning

Zekelman Industries

14d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Director, Production Planning at at Sharon Tube (Zekelman Industries), you will play a key role in aligning production and inventory strategies with the company’s objectives of continuous improvement and innovation. This position requires strong analytical, strategic, and leadership skills, and offers the opportunity to directly impact operational efficiency, inventory optimization, and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with Operations, Sales, Procurement, Finance, and planning teams, ensuring that production processes run smoothly, inventory levels are optimized, and customer demand is consistently met. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Farrell, PA. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, enjoys problem-solving, and excels at leading cross-functional teams.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in production planning and/or supply chain optimization, with 3+ years in people management.
Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
ERP/MRP expertise (SAP preferred), demand and capacity planning, S&OP, and data analytics.
Strong analytical thinking combined with supply chain and manufacturing knowledge.
Proficient in change management, strategic planning, team development, and cross-functional influence.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to lead change, influence various audiences, and build organizational awareness.

Responsibilities

Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices in compliance with regulatory agencies and Company policy.
Oversees MRP processes, material planning, and production scheduling to optimize resource utilization and on-time delivery.
Partners with Operations, Sales, Procurement, and Finance to balance production efficiency, inventory health, and service levels.
Develops inventory strategies that support working capital goals and align with customer service objectives.
Leads the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, aligning production capacity, inventory targets, and customer demand.
Prepares monthly and quarterly production plans and inventory targets.
Drives adoption of digital tools, automation, and analytics to improve planning accuracy and decision speed.
Analyzes production data to identify trends, forecast needs, and inform capacity planning decisions.
Establishes key performance metrics for planning accuracy, on-time delivery, and inventory turnover; identifies continuous improvement opportunities.
Hires, coaches, develops, and evaluates planning staff, creating a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
Leads planning team development, succession planning, and cross-functional project support.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.