Production Planning Supervisor - Premier PV

Production Planning Supervisor

We are seeking a detail-oriented Supervisor of Production Planning to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will oversee and manage the production planning process for the production of UL1741 electrical cabinets, harnesses and overmold fuses and fabricated components such as copper bus bars, steel panels and pile caps. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including business development, engineering, procurement, and production, to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of products, while maintaining high standards of quality, cost, and safety.

Company Overview:

Premier PV is a leading manufacturer of solar electrical balance of systems solutions and renewable energy products, dedicated to advancing sustainable energy technologies. Our mission is to provide innovative, efficient, and reliable products that enhance solar energy systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Oversee and develop production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and resource availability. Ensure efficient use of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production goals.
• ERP: Drive all parameter updates towards effective ERP implementation for production, capacity, Resources and engage with stakeholders towards successful change management.
• S&OP: Manage Demand Supply Inventory across the time horizon and work with stakeholders in Procurement to putforth a Product Supply plan to meet business plans.
• Material Planning: Review BOMs in ERP/ Engineering folders to see gaps in material requirement to availability to drive a wip feasible Master Production schedule.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate with various departments (procurement, engineering, and manufacturing) to ensure the availability of materials, components, and resources required for production.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid stockouts or excess inventory, ensuring timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements in production planning processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity as measured by OEE.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise and mentor a team of production planners, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Communicate with business development, engineering, procurement and production teams to align on production priorities, resolve issues, and ensure customer requirements are met.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present regular reports on production schedules, progress, and any potential delays or challenges. Use data and metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure that all production planning activities comply with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards- ISO 9002.
  
  

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on electrical and harness components or related industries.
• Strong understanding of production processes, scheduling techniques, and inventory management.
• Experience with production planning software (ERP, MRP systems, etc.) is highly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts or delays in production schedules.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus.
  
  

BENEFITS AND PAY:

• Competitive hourly range, based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous benefits package including paid holidays, PTO, sick leave as per state regulations, medical/dental/vision insurance, FSA/HSA, disability coverages, and a 401K plan with matching contributions.
  
  

Premier PV provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Premier PV reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

AGENCY STATEMENT:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position.  If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of Premier PV.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.