Production Planning Manager

nVent • Blaine, MN

1d • $105,000 - $195,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planning Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for elevating the production planning function at nVent's Blaine site. This leader will strengthen cross-functional partnerships, drive operational excellence, and establish the team as a trusted strategic partner across the organization. Success requires a confident, cross-functional leader who can implement process improvements, develop team capability, and position the planning function as a center of excellence with a high degree of new product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in production planning, scheduling, or master scheduling.
• 2+ years of experience leading teams is highly preferred.
• Experience driving organizational change and process transformation initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• CPIM Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a growing team of production planning analysts, building capability, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Establish and strengthen cross-functional relationships with operations, supply chain, engineering, SIOP, and product and program management teams to position planning as a valued strategic partner.
• Drive the strategic direction and execution of the production planning function to meet customer objectives and business goals.
• Responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of production schedule in collaboration with cross-functional partners and leaders.
• Partner with operations teams to improve value stream performance, dependability, and overall site effectiveness.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance planning methods, implement Lean principles (Kanbans, level schedules, production flow), and optimize ERP system utilization.
• Strengthen reporting and analytics capabilities to improve product flow, proactively identify bottlenecks, and drive data-informed decision-making.
• Lead improvement projects and initiatives across the broader planning organization, driving organizational change and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

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