Planning & Scheduling Supervisor
About The Position
The Planning & Scheduling Supervisor leads production planning and scheduling activities to support efficient operations, effective resource utilization, and on-time customer delivery. The role oversees the development and execution of production schedules, coordinates material availability, manages planning processes, and collaborates with operations, supply chain, customer service, and engineering teams to meet business objectives. This position aligns customer demand, production capacity, and material availability to support operational excellence and customer service. It supervises planning and scheduling personnel, manages planning systems and processes, monitors performance, and drives continuous improvement. The role is based at Pregis’ Visalia facility. Pregis is also considering candidates at the Supply Chain Manager level; the selected candidate’s level will depend on their experience and qualifications, and one position will be filled.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, supply chain, or operations.
- Strong understanding of production planning, capacity planning, inventory control, and MRP/ERP systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead production planning and scheduling personnel.
- Develop and maintain production schedules that meet customer demand, inventory targets, and operational goals.
- Coordinate capacity planning, balancing labor, equipment, and material resources.
- Monitor schedule adherence and adjust production plans to address changing priorities, material shortages, or equipment downtime.
- Collaborate with purchasing and supply chain teams to ensure timely material availability.
- Review demand forecasts and customer orders to establish production priorities.
- Manage work order creation, release, and tracking through ERP/MRP systems.
- Analyze production performance, inventory levels, and planning metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
- Lead daily and weekly planning meetings with production and operations leadership.
- Develop and maintain planning policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, throughput improvement, and schedule accuracy.
- Support new product introductions and major operational projects.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and company standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
