Production Planning Leader (F/M/D)

TE Connectivity Corporation; Szczecin; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Corporation in Szczecin is seeking a Production Planning Leader to guide a team of planners and optimize production capacity while ensuring excellent customer service. The role combines people leadership, workload prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in production planning, manufacturing experience, SAP familiarity, and strong Excel/reporting skills, plus English at least at B2 level.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Production Planning.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP is required.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and reporting.
• English level at least B2.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of the Production Planning team.
• Plan and release production orders and monitor execution.
• Analyze demand versus production capacity and manage bottlenecks.
• Monitor KPIs like On-Time Delivery and Capacity Utilization and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Material Planning, Production, Quality, and Customer Service.
• Support operational purchasing activities based on the production plan.

Job description

Job Title: Production Planning Leader (F/M/D)

Posting Start Date: 9/3/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Why you should join:

As a Production Planning Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Production Planners and ensuring the optimal utilization of production capacity while maintaining a high level of customer service.
This role combines operational planning, data analysis, and people leadership.

Your daily tasks:

• Team Leadership
  • Lead and coordinate the daily work of the Production Planning team
  • Develop team capabilities and foster accountability for results
  • Ensure effective workload distribution and prioritization
• Production Planning
  • Plan and release production orders
  • Monitor production plan execution and implement adjustments when needed
  • Analyze demand versus production capacity
  • Manage production loading, cycle times, and bottlenecks
• KPI Management & Analysis
  • Monitor key performance indicators (e.g., On-Time Delivery, Plan Adherence, Capacity Utilization)
  • Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions
  • Prepare analyses to support operational decision-making
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Material Planning, Production, and Quality teams
  • Collaborate with Customer Service on customer order confirmation and prioritization
  • Escalate operational risks impacting the supply chain
• Operational Procurement Coordination
  • Support operational purchasing activities based on the production plan
  • Ensure material availability is aligned with production requirements
• Continuous Improvement
  • Drive process improvements within the Production Planning function
  • Participate in optimization initiatives related to capacity, lead times, and inventory

Your ideal backgriund:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Production Planning
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous people management experience is an advantage
• Experience working with SAP
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel and reporting
• Good understanding of production planning processes, including MRP, capacity planning, and scheduling
• Strong decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• English minimum B2 level

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