Materials and Production Planning Manager

Emerson•Elyria, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are a Materials & Production Planning Manager professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role provides the chance to lead materials planning, production scheduling, supplier coordination, and inventory management within our Elyria, OH facility. You will guide a team, strengthen planning processes, and partner across functions to support high levels of service, accurate planning parameters, and reliable on‑time delivery to our Distribution Centers. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Lead a team responsible for materials purchasing, production scheduling, shipping and receiving, and cycle counting, promoting collaboration, effective communication, and group problem‑solving to meet key performance goals. Establish a consistent daily, weekly, and monthly operating rhythm that ensures Planning and Operations teams remain aligned on materials planning deliverables. Identify and maintain KPIs at the individual, team, and operations levels to define success, highlight materials or inventory risks, and drive accountability. Strengthen supplier coordination to ensure on‑time delivery of purchased raw materials and components and maintain proper safety stock levels; collaborate with Sourcing to resolve supplier delivery or quality issues. Partner with Operations to optimize production schedules, improve schedule adherence, and support proper safety stock levels for in-house manufactured items. Oversee PFEP (plan for every part) requirements by maintaining accurate ERP parameters including safety stock, reorder quantities, and lead times. Support inventory accuracy through timely and accurate transactions, direct oversight of cycle counting, and root‑cause and corrective‑action efforts for recurring discrepancies. Train, mentor, and support Planning team members in materials planning and system best practices. Manage annual physical inventory events and reconciliation activities. Monitor overall inventory levels and dollars through PFEP management and regular review of items with excess or insufficient inventory; implement corrective actions for chronic issues. Ensure ERP and related systems maintain accurate data, including routing and BOM updates, ECN processing, and proper disposal of obsolete inventory. Participate in monthly S&OP and MOR processes, providing updates related to shortages, inventory issues, and required corrective actions. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Who You Are: You set clear expectations and put systems in place for tracking work and results. You approach challenges that lack clear solutions with a constructive, data‑driven mindset, exploring options and learning from prior experiences. You build strong relationships across teams, encouraging collaboration and shared ownership of objectives. You are comfortable working hands‑on with systems, using analytical thinking to understand issues, improve planning processes, and drive continuous improvement. You break goals into actionable steps and motivate yourself and others to achieve strong results. For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree in business management, operations management, engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory, or demand planning. 2+ years of managerial or leadership experience. Strong leadership skills and the ability to guide and develop teams. Strong analytical and computer skills, with proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong working knowledge of ERP and other planning systems. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize effectively. Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Experience with JDE ERP or comparable systems. Familiarity with PFEP methodologies. Experience supporting manufacturing or production planning environments. Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean practices. Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We are committed to creating an environment where integrity guides our actions, collaboration strengthens our results, and innovation fuels continuous improvement. We encourage team members to share ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and contribute to meaningful solutions that drive progress. No matter your background or experience, you will find opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact as part of a supportive, people‑first culture. About Our Location (Elyria): Since the invention of the modern pipe wrench in 1923, the 25-acre RIDGID world headquarters in Elyria, OH has been developing tools that help trades professionals tackle jobs faster, safer, and more accurately. Today, more than 600 employees work in 734K sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space. The campus is also home to a factory tool service center and a state-of-the-art “schoolhouse” training center that educates and trains hundreds of tradespersons annually. In addition to the iconic wrench, the campus manufactures RIDGID battery hydraulic tools, pipe and electrical tools, and drain cleaning components, as well as Greenlee step bits and knock-out tools. Emerson’s Professional Tools business provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades. #LI-BC3

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management, operations management, engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory, or demand planning.
2+ years of managerial or leadership experience.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to guide and develop teams.
Strong analytical and computer skills, with proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong working knowledge of ERP and other planning systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JDE ERP or comparable systems.
Familiarity with PFEP methodologies.
Experience supporting manufacturing or production planning environments.
Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean practices.

Responsibilities

Lead a team responsible for materials purchasing, production scheduling, shipping and receiving, and cycle counting, promoting collaboration, effective communication, and group problem‑solving to meet key performance goals.
Establish a consistent daily, weekly, and monthly operating rhythm that ensures Planning and Operations teams remain aligned on materials planning deliverables.
Identify and maintain KPIs at the individual, team, and operations levels to define success, highlight materials or inventory risks, and drive accountability.
Strengthen supplier coordination to ensure on‑time delivery of purchased raw materials and components and maintain proper safety stock levels; collaborate with Sourcing to resolve supplier delivery or quality issues.
Partner with Operations to optimize production schedules, improve schedule adherence, and support proper safety stock levels for in-house manufactured items.
Oversee PFEP (plan for every part) requirements by maintaining accurate ERP parameters including safety stock, reorder quantities, and lead times.
Support inventory accuracy through timely and accurate transactions, direct oversight of cycle counting, and root‑cause and corrective‑action efforts for recurring discrepancies.
Train, mentor, and support Planning team members in materials planning and system best practices.
Manage annual physical inventory events and reconciliation activities.
Monitor overall inventory levels and dollars through PFEP management and regular review of items with excess or insufficient inventory; implement corrective actions for chronic issues.
Ensure ERP and related systems maintain accurate data, including routing and BOM updates, ECN processing, and proper disposal of obsolete inventory.
Participate in monthly S&OP and MOR processes, providing updates related to shortages, inventory issues, and required corrective actions.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.