Production Planning Manager

Kemps • Rockford, IL

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About The Position

The Production Planning Manager is responsible for optimizing production schedules, managing inventory and materials, coordinating logistics and procurement activities, and collaborating across the organization to meet customer needs while supporting efficient plant operations. The role manages daily operational activities of supervisors and production staff, oversees purchasing, materials planning, inventory, warehousing, and receiving, and tracks organizational KPIs. It also includes employee management and participation in continuous improvement, corrective actions, and audits.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of production planning or related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process flow and its importance to the process.
• Strong understanding of facility utility infrastructure and its impact on production throughput.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of supervision, training, and personnel management principles and practices.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies quickly.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in business or a related curriculum preferred.
• At least 1 year of manager experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational activities of supervisors and production staff to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, and produced at the lowest possible cost while meeting customer requirements and established safety and quality standards.
• Manage assigned employees, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and performance management; apply work rules, union contract provisions, and employment policies; administer discipline fairly; and work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee issues.
• Manage strategic purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, and receiving activities.
• Manage procurement and coordination of raw ingredients and packaging materials.
• Oversee work-in-progress and finished-goods inventory.
• Manage inventory levels to safeguard operational and financial goals.
• Lead and participate in kaizen events, corrective actions, and audits.
• Develop and maintain programs, spreadsheets, and other record-keeping methods to ensure information is accurate, current, and readily available.
• Track and report organizational key performance indicators (KPIs).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available on the first day of the month after the start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed