Senior Production Control & Planning Analyst

Bridgestone Americas • Bloomington, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Production Control & Planning Analyst to support manufacturing operations through effective production planning, schedule execution, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, monitoring schedule attainment, identifying constraints, and driving solutions that ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys turning data into action.

The successful candidate is a proactive planner who takes ownership, anticipates problems before they impact production, and works cross-functionally to keep operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. They are comfortable balancing strategic planning with daily execution and are driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence.

If you're looking for a challenging role where you can make a direct impact on manufacturing performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, production control, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive results with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to support core operational hours beginning between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM, with flexibility as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or professional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and optimize production schedules to support customer demand and operational objectives.
• Monitor schedule performance and drive on-time, on-schedule completion through proactive issue identification and resolution.
• Analyze production, inventory, capacity, and material data to support planning decisions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure successful execution of production plans.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and process automation initiatives.
• Develop solutions to planning, scheduling, and operational challenges using data-driven analysis.
• Communicate priorities, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Maintain a regular presence on the manufacturing floor to support execution and problem resolution.

Benefits

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

What This Job Offers

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