Strategic Production Planner – SAP & Capacity

ZF LIFETEC; Chihuahua; Hybrid; 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

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