Production Planning Supervisor

Kubota Holdings Europe; Alblasserdam; On-site; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Alblasserdam is seeking a Production Planner Coordinator who will oversee production scheduling and supervise staff. The ideal candidate will have a background in supply chain management, proven experience in production planning, and strong leadership skills. Join us to make a significant impact on our company's operations and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing coordination, or similar role.
• 1+ year in a supervisory or team lead position preferred.
• Strong understanding of production workflows and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and adjust production schedules based on demand forecasts.
• Supervise and coordinate production staff to maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with teams to align production with customer orders.

Skills

Production planning

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Knowledge of MRP

Education

Master or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Production Planner Coordinator with supervisory responsibilities to join our team. In this dual role position, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating production schedules to meet customer demands and company goals while also supervising a team of production staff. You will ensure optimal use of resources, enforce quality and safety standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Place in the organization

Department: Production / Operations
Reports To: Plant Manager

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Coordination:

• Develop, monitor, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement, inventory control, and logistics teams to ensure material availability and timely delivery of products.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks or delays and implement solutions to improve workflow.
• Maintain accurate production records, KPIs, and reports for internal use and management review.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align production schedules with customer orders and business objectives.

Supervisory Duties

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production staff to ensure adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Provide leadership, training, and support to production team members to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor employee performance, conduct evaluations, and assist in resolving personnel issues in coordination with HR.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of new production employees.

Requirements

Skills & Requirements

• Education: Master or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing coordination, or similar role. 1+ year in a supervisory or team lead position preferred.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, materials planning (MRP), and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in production planning software (e.g., SAP (preferable Key User Level), MS Office package)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiar with Kaizen and Lean principles/methodologies.

Communication

Communicates With

• All the relevant departments to coordinate their own order planning and availability of materials, people and resources and order progress.
• The SCM & Sales department regarding the main production plan and coordination of the overall planning process.
• The 3PL logistics partners.

Language

Knowledge of the English language for communication with internal and external organizations (Dutch is a plus).

About The Company

Lay the groundwork for tomorrow with Kubota!

Since 1890, Kubota has evolved in a unique way worldwide. With a strong will to solve problems in food, water and the environment, we have leveraged our strength as a manufacturer and a solutions provider. Spanning across 120+ countries and employing more than 50,000 people in Asia, Europe and North America, Kubota generates revenue in excess of $20 billion. From agricultural and industrial machinery, and overall water solutions, to any other living environment solution, our question, and our challenge was always the same: what can we do to meet the demands and enhance our lives for tomorrow?

Explore this exciting career opportunity and join us on the journey as we seek to be an “Essentials Innovator for Supporting Life”.

My job, Our future

Work for the development of society. Work for the development of society by drawing on all of our capabilities and know‑how to offer superior products and technologies.

Open the way to tomorrow. Build today and open the way to tomorrow, with the aim of bringing prosperity to the company and happiness to employees.

Challenge the unknown. Challenge the unknown with creativity and courage.

Contact

Barbara Borello | Contact Person

Mail: Send e‑mail

Location: Alblasserdam | On‑site

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