Production Planning Manager (F/M/D)

TE Connectivity; Szczecin; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Szczecin is seeking a Production Planning Team Leader to guide a team of Production Planners and ensure optimal use of production capacity while maintaining high customer service levels.

You will combine operational planning, data analysis, and people leadership to drive daily planning, KPI management, and cross-functional collaboration across Material Planning, Production, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Production Planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP and strong Excel/reporting skills.
• Solid understanding of MRP, capacity planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Production Planning team and ensure effective workload distribution.
• Plan and release production orders and monitor plan execution.
• Analyse demand vs. production capacity and adjust as needed.
• Collaborate with Material Planning, Production, Quality, and Customer Service teams.

Skills

Production Planning

Data analysis

Team leadership

Capacity planning

Scheduling

MRP

English (B2)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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

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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