Production Planning Manager

Rockwell Automation • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! Job Description As the Production Planning Manager, you will drive the execution of Rockwell Automation's North America master production schedule—aligning closely with S&OP outputs, optimizing capacity, and ensuring our manufacturing plans support customer needs, resource utilization, and inventory goals. In this highly visible, cross-functional role, you'll guide a team of master schedulers, collaborate with supply chain and plant leadership, and shape the processes that keep our global supply network performing at its best.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The ability to travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing scheduling, forecasting, or materials planning.
• APICS CPIM certification.
• SAP experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Experience leading work across multiple regions or functions to align schedules, capacity, and supply plans.
• Ability to interpret data and apply basic statistical methods to support planning and scheduling decisions.
• Proven skill managing several priorities at once and making timely decisions when information is incomplete.
• Experience collaborating across teams and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven capability to develop talent and lead high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the North America Master Production Scheduling team and ensure alignment with S&OP priorities.
• Develop and maintain the master production schedule and rough‑cut capacity plans for assigned work cells.
• Partner with Demand Managers, Production Control, Materials, and plant leadership to coordinate accurate, capacity‑aligned manufacturing plans.
• Oversee planning of manufacturing orders to match weekly S&OP targets and product mix requirements.
• Support new product introductions and product phase‑out plans to minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
• Monitor short‑ and long‑term capacity constraints and guide decisions to reduce past‑due orders and overtime.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain partners to drive continuous improvement in service levels, inventory, and productivity.
• Provide monthly updated supply plans and forecast inputs across product families.
• Track, analyze, and report key KPIs, recommending and implementing plant‑specific improvements.
• Ensure master scheduling practices support plant financial goals and overall materials strategy.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships and lead consistent scheduling processes across global teams.

Benefits

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees