Production Planning Specialist

ZF LIFETEC; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF LIFETEC in Chihuahua, Mexico seeks a Production Planner to optimize manufacturing throughput and on-time delivery. You will translate demand into executable production schedules, balance capacity, and collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and operations to maximize resource utilization.

The role emphasizes adherence to quality and safety standards, including IATF16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, while driving continuous improvement in a dynamic, cross-functional

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing roles.
• Familiar with production scheduling, material planning, and capacity management.
• Experience with ERP or SAP systems and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production to meet demand while balancing capacity.
• Coordinate with material planning and procurement to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize production flow.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and 5S standards and ISO/IATF systems.

Skills

Production planning

Production scheduling

Material planning

Capacity management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC

Key purpose

Execute production planning on part number level to ensure optimal resource utilization, on-time delivery and alignment with customer.

Your Tasks

• Production Scheduling
• Demand vs. Capacity Alignment
• Production Bottleneck & Constraint Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Comply with internaland external regulations, collective labor contract, and health and safety instructions
• Maintain cleanliness and order at the workplace according to 5S principles
• Perform any other tasks may occur but only related to the field of activity and in accordance with professional training
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all information about the employer/employees/collaborators
• Comply with and maintain IATF16949:2016, ISO9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 systems related to the workplace

Your Profile

• 2+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing roles
• Familiarity with production scheduling, material planning, and capacity management
• Familiar with ERP / SAP system Experience with cross-functional cooperation (production, procurement and customer service)
• Understanding of lead times, inventory levels, and order fulfillment processes

• Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
• Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
• Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.