Production Planning Manager (F/M/D) Poland, Szczecin

TE Connectivity; Szczecin; On-site; PLN 168,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Szczecin, Poland, is seeking a Production Planning Team Leader to lead a team of production planners, optimize capacity and ensure high customer service. Based at the Szczecin plant with relocation support, the role blends operational planning, data analysis and people leadership, requiring SAP experience, strong Excel skills and English/Polish at B2 level.

Minimal yearly base salary starts at 42,500 EUR, with opportunities for growth through continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• 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 Excel and reporting skills
• Knowledge of MRP, capacity planning and scheduling
• English and Polish minimum B2 level

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of the Production Planning team
• Plan and release production orders and monitor plan execution
• Monitor KPIs such as On-Time Delivery and Capacity Utilization
• Collaborate with Material Planning, Production and Quality teams
• Coordinate with Customer Service on order confirmation and prioritization
• Support operational procurement activities based on the production plan
• Drive continuous improvements in capacity, lead times and inventory

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

Reporting

MRP

Capacity planning

Scheduling

Decision making

Ownership mindset

Pressure management

English (B2)

Polish (B2)

Tools

SAP

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.

We are looking for a person who will be based at our plant in Szczecin, Poland. Relocation support is available for candidates moving to the area.

Minimal yearly base salary: 42500 Euro.

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 Background

• 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 and Polish minimum B2 level

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