What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planning Manager MB position at Aebi Schmidt North America?
Production Planning Manager
At MB Companies, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Chilton, WI, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.
Position
The Production Planning Manager is responsible for leading the scheduling and production planning activities to ensure efficient, on-time manufacturing operations. This role manages a team of production planners, develops detailed production schedules, and collaborates closely with manufacturing, procurement, and sales teams to meet customer demands while optimizing resources and minimizing costs.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of production planners to ensure scheduling efficiency and team development.
- Create, maintain, and optimize production schedules based on capacity, material availability, and customer demand.
- Analyze production data and forecasts to anticipate resource needs and avoid bottlenecks.
- Work cross-functionally with procurement, inventory, manufacturing, and sales to coordinate and communicate production plans.
- Monitor performance indicators such as on-time delivery, production adherence, and planner performance.
- Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate urgent customer orders, equipment downtime, or supply chain disruptions.
- Implement best practices in production planning and scheduling systems, including ERP tools.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, reduce lead times, and improve efficiency.
- Ensure all scheduling activities align with safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, MRP/ERP systems, and capacity planning tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and leadership abilities with a team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
- Paid Holidays
- Reimbursement for Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Aebi Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled