PeopleSuite Talent Solutions · 2 weeks ago
Production Planning & Scheduling Manager
Farmington, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPeopleSuite Talent Solutions is seeking a Production Planning & Scheduling Manager to lead end-to-end production planning and scheduling across their manufacturing site(s). This role is critical for aligning demand, capacity, and operational execution to achieve delivery commitments.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of Planning & Scheduling specialists responsible for receiving, scheduling, and committing daily customer and inter-company orders
Own production scheduling across multiple mixed-model, make-to-order value streams to level-load weekly requirements
Ensure weekly plant schedules align with dedicated trucking and logistics plans to meet delivery commitments
Identify scheduling constraints and partner with plant leadership to mitigate customer impact
Manage customer change requests, including order changes, cancellations, and expedites
Collaborate with suppliers to establish lead times and secure customer approvals for custom finished materials
Conduct regular lead-time analysis and publish updated lead times weekly
Analyze and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time delivery, backlog, and schedule adherence
Facilitate demand planning and S&OP discussions, translating demand into operational capacity plans and supplier forecasts while identifying production risks
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manual processes and increase automation within planning and scheduling
Document, standardize, and maintain scheduling processes and procedures
Train and coach teams on master production scheduling best practices
Proactively identify issues, develop solutions, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve challenges
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience leading production planning and scheduling processes in a manufacturing environment
Advanced knowledge of lean manufacturing and scheduling principles
Proven people leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and lead teams
Strong ERP proficiency; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Action-oriented, solution-driven mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to influence and collaborate across functions, locations, and organizational levels
High adaptability and comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated creativity and a continuous improvement mindset aligned with organizational values
Preferred
Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred
Company
PeopleSuite Talent Solutions
PeopleSuite believes that recruiting is both a science and an art.” We are laser-focused on speed, delivery, and detailed requirements, and our seasoned professionals approach every client and candidate with curiosity, creativity and empathy, keeping a thoughtful eye on individual story and cultural fit.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
David Preston
CEO & Founder
Hayes Reilly
Managing Partner
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