Production Planning Supervisor - CAM - CCM

Carlisle•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

The Production Planning Supervisor leads production planning and inventory excellence across multiple manufacturing sites, optimizing production processes and resource utilization to meet production targets, customer expectations, and organizational goals. The position develops and maintains production schedules based on demand forecasts, resource availability, production capacity, sales forecasts, and inventory levels. It supervises two direct reports and provides support and direction to dotted-line reports at other sites where master scheduling is deployed. The role monitors raw material, work-in-progress, and finished-goods inventory; coordinates with procurement, manufacturing, planning, suppliers, and other stakeholders; analyzes production data; and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and processes. It uses production planning software, ERP systems, and other tools, contributes to strategic and contingency planning, maintains master data, leads projects and problem-solving events, and monitors production and inventory KPIs. The position operates primarily in an office environment, with required plant visits and periodic travel for meetings, training, or company events. It typically follows Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. business hours, with occasional flexibility for time-zone meetings or business needs. More than 40 hours per week may be required, and some evening and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
At least 5 years in a related field, an internship, or employment within the company.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Advanced knowledge of production planning principles and continuous improvement practices.
Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other production planning software.
Ability to work effectively in a demanding environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Knowledge of advanced production planning principles, advanced supply chain management, manufacturing processes, advanced inventory control principles, data analysis, and quality.
Skills in data analysis and interpretation, strategic planning, project management, organization, communication and collaboration, problem solving and decision making, attention to detail, and teamwork.
Leadership, adaptability, time management, innovative thinking, decision making, technical proficiency, and customer focus.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, business, or a related field.
APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules across multiple manufacturing sites based on demand forecasts, resource availability, and production capacity.
Balance production loads and efficiencies and align schedules with sales forecasts and inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory and lead times.
Monitor raw material, work-in-progress, and finished-goods inventory and implement inventory controls to prevent stockouts and excess inventory while minimizing costs.
Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and planning to optimize resource utilization, streamline processes, reduce lead times, and resolve resource or material constraints.
Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; use statistical methods and forecasting techniques to predict demand and optimize production plans.
Communicate production schedules, priorities, and updates to production teams, supervisors, management, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers, when required, to resolve issues and support smooth operations.
Identify and implement process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements, including through cross-functional initiatives and best practices.
Collaborate with operations and quality control teams to ensure production plans support quality requirements and monitor on-hold items for timely resolution.
Use production planning software, ERP systems, and other tools to automate processes, streamline workflows, and support data analysis.
Participate in long-term production planning aligned with business objectives, market demands, and capacity constraints, and collaborate with senior management on production strategies.
Identify production risks and develop, suggest, or implement contingency plans and mitigation strategies.
Maintain master data as required, which may include code creation.
Lead projects and problem-solving events and participate in Kaizen events.
Monitor and analyze KPIs related to production efficiency, resource utilization, and inventory management.
Supervise two direct reports and support and direct dotted-line reports at other sites where master scheduling is deployed.
Perform other duties as assigned.