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Production Planning Manager

Posted March 12, 2026
Full-time Mid-Senior Level

Job Overview

  • Lead and supervise a team of planners while fostering their professional development
  • Define and align individual and team objectives with the organization’s priorities
  • Lead weekly and monthly performance reviews related to key indicators (service level, on-time delivery, stockouts, etc.)
  • Define short- and mid-term planning strategies aligned with production objectives and demand forecasts across the different production sites
  • Manage risks related to stock shortages, production bottlenecks, or unforeseen events by developing effective contingency plans
  • Monitor schedule attainment with production planners and coordinate meetings with the production team to address and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain close collaboration with operational teams to anticipate and communicate potential risks
  • Implement robust production capacity analysis processes, taking into account industrial, human, and logistical constraints
  • Recommend capacity adjustments (overtime, additional shifts, configuration changes) in the event of anticipated imbalances
  • Analyze production data to identify optimization opportunities
  • Ensure the achievement of defined performance objectives
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning
  • Ensure the standardization of production planning processes across all sites
  • Perform any other related duties

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