Production Planning Manager jobs in United States
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Dogwood Industries ยท 16 hours ago

Production Planning Manager

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings. They are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Production Planning Manager to lead the work order planning function across their engineer-to-order manufacturing operations.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the creation and release of work orders in the ERP system to support production requirements
Ensure routing templates are accurate and aligned with production practices and capacity constraints
Verify that all supporting documentation (e.g., drawings, specifications, BOMs) is correctly released
Track and approve routing updates to drive continuous improvement or changes in shop floor processes
Partner with the Master Project Scheduler to provide planning data and insights that support accurate scheduling and load balancing
Supervise and develop the planning team, promoting accountability, cross-training, and performance management
Coordinate closely with Sedro-Woolley and Everett production teams to ensure planning supports project execution across sites
Act as the production planning point of contact for escalations, problem-solving, and coordination across functions
Promote cross-training and skills development within the planning team to ensure continuity and resilience in daily operations
Maintain high standards for ERP data accuracy related to routings, production steps, and material usage
Oversee day-to-day work of the staff, including coaching, delegation, and performance management
Set team priorities, establish expectations, and coordinate cross-departmental handoffs to align with broader operational goals
Establish, document, and enforce production planning-related policies to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment across Dogwood
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

ERP/MRP system proficiencyProduction planning experienceLeadership skillsProduction routings knowledgeBOM familiarityManufacturing workflows knowledgeCapacity planning understandingStructured systems learningAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or a related role
Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members
Proficiency working in an ERP/MRP system
Familiarity with production routings, BOMs, and manufacturing workflows
High attention to detail and ability to manage transactional data
Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow standard work instructions
Comfortable working cross-functionally with Design, Procurement, and Production teams
Demonstrated ability to learn and work within structured systems and processes

Preferred

Basic understanding of capacity planning concepts is a plus

Benefits

Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
Company paid and supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
Employee Referral Bonus Program

Company

Dogwood Industries

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Dogwood Industries designs and manufactures prefabricated structures for commercial and industrial projects.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Elliot Peterson
CEO // Director of Engineering
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