Senior Planning & Production Control Leader

Tecnologías Internacionales de Manufactura, S.A. de C.V. (TIMSA); Mexicali; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecnologías Internacionales de Manufactura, S.A. de C.V. (TIMSA) in Mexicali seeks a seasoned Planning and Production Control Manager to coordinate master schedules, material requirements, and inventory control to ensure on-time delivery with optimal cost and quality.

You will lead a cross-functional team and collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Warehousing, Finance and Quality to align resources with business needs, while driving continuous improvement and effective KPI monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing operations.
• At least 4 years in supervisory or management roles.
• Experience in a cross-border manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, production scheduling, inventory control, and capacity planning.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Plex, or equivalent.
• Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Just-in-Time, and continuous-improvement familiarity.
• Spanish and English proficiency, preferably with international customers or operations.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on demand, capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives.
• Convert forecasts and orders into practical production plans and schedules.
• Establish daily, weekly, and monthly production priorities.
• Balance capacity, labor, equipment constraints and customer requirements; communicate with internal customers.
• Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans aligned with business.
• Coordinate changes to production schedules and communicate impact to departments.
• Maintain inventory levels aligned with warehouse and purchasing to minimize excess and obsolescence.
• Monitor material shortages and elevate risks affecting delivery.
• Support cycle-counting programs and inventory accuracy initiatives quarterly.
• Ensure proper control of work-in-process and finished goods inventory.
• Promote continuous improvement in planning processes via KPI tracking.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Planning and Production Control Team.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Accountability

Execution

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

Tecnologías Internacionales de Manufactura, S.A. de C.V. (TIMSA) in Mexicali seeks a seasoned Planning and Production Control Manager to coordinate master schedules, material requirements, and inventory control to ensure on-time delivery with optimal cost and quality.

You will lead a cross-functional team and collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Warehousing, Finance and Quality to align resources with business needs, while driving continuous improvement and effective KPI monitoring.