Production Planning Manager (F/M/D)

TE Connectivity Corporation; Szczecin; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Corporation in Szczecin is seeking a Production Planning Manager to lead the Production Planning team and ensure on-time delivery while optimizing capacity. You will work across Material Planning, Production, and Quality to balance demand and resources, drive performance through KPIs, and coordinate with procurement to secure materials for the plan.

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

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in production planning.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Understanding of MRP, capacity planning, and scheduling.
• English at least B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of the Production Planning team.
• Plan and release production orders; monitor execution and adjust as needed.
• Analyze demand vs. production capacity and manage loading & bottlenecks.
• Monitor KPIs like On-Time Delivery and Capacity Utilization; identify gaps and act.
• Collaborate with Material Planning, Production, Quality, and Customer Service.
• Coordinate with procurement to align material availability with production needs.
• Drive continuous improvements in capacity, lead times, and inventory.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Analytical skills

Decision making

English (B2)

Tools

SAP

Excel

MRP

Job description

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

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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