Production Planning Manager – Lansing, IL
Supply Planning Manager
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities:
- Align plant operational capacities with corporate planning systems.
- Evaluate long- and short‑term capacity constraints (equipment, labor, materials).
- Recommend, revise, and execute final production plans.
- Represent Planning on the plant leadership team, promoting communication and collaboration.
- Manage production workflows to optimize inventory levels and meet customer expectations.
- Maintain and adjust the production plan based on forecast changes and sales activity.
- Monitor and adjust WIP levels and component availability to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Manage finished goods inventory levels across facilities within control limits.
- Control product flow to packaging to prevent obsolescence/expiry.
- Oversee inventory at outside storage locations.
- Track daily cooler inventory and product code rotation for accuracy and traceability.
- Partner with Procurement to determine raw material needs.
- Develop and implement formulation production plans.
- Create contingency plans for plant issues and resolve capacity or scheduling conflicts.
- Manage shipment status to ensure on‑time, accurate customer delivery.
- Serve as a technical resource for the Allergen program.
- Manage the day‑to‑day activities of the Production Scheduler.
- Set goals, develop skills, provide training, and support career growth.
- Monitor and maintain planning department budget.
- Proactively evaluate and improve process flow to reduce time‑to‑fill and increase planning accuracy.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, or Production Planning.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred.
- Microsoft 365 proficiency required.
- ERP experience required; IFS preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 10% (local or overnight).