Production Planning & Control Team Leader

abra • Wheaton, IL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

abra professional services is seeking a Production Planning & Control Team Leader to lead the Production Planning & Control department. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Production Planning & Control team, managing production planning processes, configuration control, customer forecasts, and cross-functional projects. You will work closely with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, and Engineering to ensure efficient production planning, timely delivery, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering & Management or a related technological field – mandatory.
• At least 2 years of experience in Production Planning & Control (PPC) – mandatory.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience working with Priority ERP – mandatory.
• Previous managerial or team leadership experience – mandatory.
• Experience leading a professional domain or function – mandatory.
• Fluent English, with excellent written, verbal, and reading skills – mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications – mandatory.
• Full-time availability (100% position).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Production Planning & Control (PPC) team, providing professional guidance and ensuring efficient execution of daily operations.
• Manage configuration control processes, including item creation and development of complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) using SAP and Excel.
• Define production priorities in collaboration with Customer Service while supporting customer escalation requests and delivery requirements.
• Manage the costing, planning, and execution of new projects, including BOM creation and coordination with Procurement for supplier quotations.
• Execute MRP processes and manage customer forecasts to ensure production plans align with business demands.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and implement changes across internal systems and customer platforms (such as SPS and SNF).
• Analyze exception reports, generate cross-functional management reports, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager