Manager-Production Planning

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner Join Our Team as a Manager - Production Planning! The Manager – Production Planning is responsible for developing and executing production plans that align demand, capacity, and inventory to meet customer and business objectives. This role oversees planning processes, inventory management, and material flow, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization. The Manager drives S&OP activities, monitors KPIs for schedule adherence and inventory accuracy, and implements corrective actions when targets are at risk. Additionally, the role fosters cross-functional collaboration, promotes continuous improvement, and communicates planning strategies and performance updates to leadership.ial flow.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 2 years in a management role.
Experience in an Final Assembly and Test production environment for an OEM company.
Advanced knowledge of production planning, supply chain processes, and ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence across functions.
Proficiency in MS Office and advanced Excel; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI).
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
APICS CPIM or equivalent certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in automation or electrical power manufacturing environments.
Experience with New Product Development transition to production.
Experience with Oracle ERP systems.
Lean Six Sigma Certification

Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain Master Production Schedule (MPS) that meet customer demand and S&OP objectives while optimizing inventory levels and resource utilization.
Monitor performance metrics and align with the demand planning team to proactively adjust plan and schedule to address changes in demand, capacity, or supply chain constraints.
Own and improve / maintain schedule attainment metric to be greater than 90%.
Maintain ERP/MRP planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, available-to-promise) for accurate scheduling.
Support the SIOP Leader to fully align and contribute to the lateral automation growth strategy.
Inventory Management & Material Flow Oversee inventory accuracy and control across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Implement replenishment strategies to ensure continuity of supply while minimizing scrap and excess inventory.
Monitor and optimize material flow from suppliers through production to customer or distribution centers.
Establish and track inventory-related KPIs (e.g., turns, accuracy, cycle count compliance) and drive corrective actions.
Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and operations to resolve material shortages and prevent production delays.
Ensure ERP master data integrity for part numbers, planning parameters, and material transactions.
Leadership & Team Development Develop and mentor direct reports and team members to reach their next career goals and to increase understanding of customer expectations and operating environments.
Set clear expectations and priorities for team members; provide timely feedback and coaching.
Model company values fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment.
Cascade company strategies into actionable operational plans for the department.
Plan and execute hiring and training of staff to align with operational growth and budget constraints, ensuring the right skills and resources are available to meet production goals.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Build strong cross-functional relationships to reduce production costs, improve quality, and enhance delivery performance.
Collaborate with inventory management to maintain high level of inventory cycle count accuracies.
Partner with procurement team to ensure supplier strategy supports current lead-time, quality, capacity, inventory and OTD requirements for the business.
Support new product introductions and engineering changes by integrating them into production plans.
Data Analysis & Reporting Utilize ERP/MRP systems to generate accurate forecasts and production schedules.
Prepare and present reports on production performance, capacity utilization, and planning accuracy.
Drive systemic performance improvements in production planning and validate the improvements through defined KPI’s and leverage the Novanta Problem Solving Process to drive continuous improvement to those KPI’s.
Strategic Reporting & Communication Communicate goals, KPIs, and strategic messages clearly to teams and stakeholders.
Prepare and present operational reports to senior and executive leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and countermeasures.
Use data-driven insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Additional Functions Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

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