Production Planning Manager

Autoliv Mexico; Lerma de Villada; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Flexible Options (schedule)

Recognition awards, company events, &"

Gender Pay Equality

Job summary

Autoliv Mexico is seeking a Production Planning Manager to oversee the planning and control processes at the manufacturing facility. You will lead a team to optimize schedules, validate inventory, and ensure timely production to meet targets and customer demands.

Ideal candidates will have 5–8 years in production planning, a related bachelor’s degree, and advanced English. Experience with SAP, MRP/ERP, and data analytics is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5–8 years in production planning and control in manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading teams.
• Advanced English is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor the Production Planning Group to ensure proficiency and development.
• Lead the team to identify and manage bottlenecks and capacity issues with Production Management.
• Develop scheduling tools to increase automation and reduce manual work in scheduling.
• Provide guidance to develop plant knowledge for schedule optimization.
• Develop and implement production schedules based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with FG Planning, RM Planning and Operations to align production plans to business objectives.
• Monitor operations to ensure finished goods availability while minimizing excess stock.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Analyze production KPIs and performance to recommend changes.
• Ensure material flow in and out of facility and warehouse.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and cycle counts.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Data analysis

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

MRP / ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Production Planning Manager

The production planning manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the production planning and control processes within the manufacturing facility. This role involves ensuring optimal production schedules, validating inventory levels, facilitating efficient workflow to meet production targets and customer demands through efficient warehouse processes and effective cycle count strategy.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee and mentor the Production Planning Group to ensure a high level of proficiency and development.
• Lead the team to identify and manage bottlenecks and capacity issues with the Production Management team, coordinate internally and externally the resolution of the issues.
• Pursue the development of scheduling tools to increase the level of automation and reduce the manual nature of the Scheduling function.
• Provide guidance and expertise to develop plant team knowledge relative to plant schedule optimization.
• Develop and implement production schedules based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with FG Planning, RM Planning and Operations to align production plans to business objectives and limitations.
• Monitor operations execution to ensure finished goods inventory for its availability while minimizing excess stock.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce production costs.
• Analyze production KPIs and performance to recommend changes.
• Ensure material flow in and out of facility and warehouse.
• Inventory accuracy and cycle counts.

What is required:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field. Previous Experience

5 to 8 years in production planning and control in manufacturing environments. Proven experience leading teams. Experience in the automotive industry or high-volume manufacturing is desirable. Languages

Advanced English (essential).

Other

• JIT / JIS and automotive supply models
• MRP / ERP systems (SAP highly preferred)
• Management of customer releases, forecasts, and EDI
• Inventory control in high-variability environments
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills (Power BI preferred)

Certifications/Accreditations

• MMOG/LE knowledge and customer audit experience (required)
• IATF 16949 Core Tools (required)
• APICS CPIM (preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Green Belt (desired)

What’s in it for you:

• Attractive compensation package
• Flexible Options (schedule)
• Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
• Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.