Manager of Production Planning

American SpiralWeld Pipe Company•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe Company is hiring for a Manager of Production Planning at our East Coast Operation in Columbia, SC. At AMERICAN, we believe in doing things THE RIGHT WAY. That's why our employees earn competitive pay, receive excellent benefits and have opportunities to grow. All this while making products the world needs. The Manager of Production Planning leads the planning function to protect on-time performance by ensuring plan integrity, early risk identification, cross-functional alignment, and disciplined execution across near- and long-term horizons, while being intentionally developed and prepared to assume broader strategic leadership responsibilities within the organization.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations
Direct experience working in an ERP/MRP-based manufacturing environment – preferably JDE
Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules while balancing capacity, materials, and delivery commitments
Prior leadership experience managing planners, schedulers, or similar operational roles
Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel and data interpretation
Proven ability to identify production risk early and coordinate cross-functional resolution
Comfortable working across operations, purchasing, and project management to maintain execution alignment
Candidate should demonstrate potential to grow into broader planning or operational leadership over time

Responsibilities

Production Planning Leadership and Execution Lead all Production Planners and establishing clear daily and weekly priorities aligned to on-time performance
Own the integrity of the production plan across near-term and long-term horizons
Ensure alignment between MPS, detailed schedules, capacity constraints, and operational execution
Escalate schedule risk and drive cross-functional resolution before impact to delivery
On-Time Performance Safeguarding Improve and standardize measures that protect on-time production and shipment performance
Translate daily execution data and recent historical performance into actionable risk identification
Intervene early when constraints threaten flow, capacity, or customer commitments
Maintain clear visibility of schedule adherence, execution gaps, and recovery plans
KPI Development and Performance Management Develop and maintain KPIs that balance leading and lagging indicators
Establish measurable standards for schedule adherence, work order readiness, queue health, and throughput stability
Drive root cause analysis for missed commitments and systemic schedule breaks
Provide clear, executive-level reporting on production risk and performance trends
Work Order Readiness and Flow Control Own the governance of work order release, readiness validation, and execution sequencing
Ensure alignment between material availability, labor capacity, equipment capability, and production timing
Protect flow by identifying bottlenecks and managing queue discipline
Partner with Operations to stabilize work center loading and reduce disruption
Cross-Functional Alignment and Risk Visibility Provide near-term and long-term risk outlook based on current work order status and execution data
Drive structured communication on schedule tradeoffs and capacity constraints
Ensure planning decisions support enterprise commitments, not isolated objectives
Process Ownership and Continuous Improvement Develop and enforce standardized planning processes across plants
Improve data integrity within ERP and scheduling systems to strengthen model accuracy
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase predictability and reduce variability
Define clear ownership between Planning, Expediting , Operations, and other stakeholders
Team Development and Accountability Build capability within the Production Planning team through coaching, training, and performance management
Establish role clarity, expectations, and growth paths for planners
Create a culture of disciplined execution, structured thinking, and accountability
Ensure planners operate with a consistent methodology that safeguards delivery performance