Production Planning Manager

• Position: Production Planning Manager
• Job Type: Permanent | Direct-Hire
• Location: Jacksonville, Arkansas
• Shift: 1st Shift / Mon to Fri

Overview:
Saige Partners has partnered with a leading manufacturing company in the Jacksonville, Arkansas area. Due to our client’s tremendous growth, they are seeking a Production Planning Manager to join the team! Position Summary: The Production Planning Manager is responsible for mentoring, training, and leading the production control team to create and maintain robust inventory control processes and achievable plans.

General Job Duties:

• Manages a staff of supervisors, production coordinators, and material handlers related to all activities for multiple production facilities
• Lead the team in creating and maintaining work order schedules to satisfy ERP demand requirements
• Participate in daily supply chain and operations performance meetings and clearly communicate any issues requiring recovery plans or corrective actions
• Establish priorities for team members and hold team members accountable for the performance of standard work, timely deliverables, and performance metrics
• Monitor inventory levels and material disposition and provide direct countermeasures for any shortages or over-production
• Review shortage lists and adherence to schedules with team members daily
• Maintain safe operations by enforcing all safety, health, and quality procedures

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of equivalent experience in Supply Chain and/or production planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior Supervisory or leadership experience in Manufacturing is required
• Experience working within one of the following industries: Aerospace, Automotive, Defense or Med Device
• Hands-on experience with equipment, machining, and fabrication operations
• Experience working within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both technical and business disciplines
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities/projects simultaneously
• Must be personally driven with the ability to motivate others to succeed
• Experience with ERP (Oracle, SAP)and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work onsite, during normal working hours in the Jacksonville, Little Rock, Arkansas area