director of manufacturing planning

The Colonial Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colonial Group seeks a Director of Manufacturing Planning and OE to lead planning, internal logistics, tactical purchasing, industrial engineering and Lean initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will drive SIOP, production planning, and BOM accuracy, while deploying Lean tools like Shop Floor Management, Kaizen events, and 6S across the facility. Strong leadership in a matrix environment and SAP expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM/IE or equivalent experience.
• Deep expertise in SIOP, supply chain management, production planning and lean manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office; up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain and materials operations, including production planning and capacity management using SAP.
• Develop and optimize SIOP processes and manage tactical purchasing, inventory and order management.
• Oversee internal logistics, warehouse operations, and BOM/routing accuracy.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing roadmap with Shop Floor Management, Kaizen events, and 6S.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategy, cost analysis, and performance reporting.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

SIOP

Production planning

Supply chain management

Matrix leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/IE

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Director of Manufacturing Planning and OE

Are you a proven supply chain and lean leader who thrives in a high-volume, precision manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Director of Manufacturing Planning and OE to lead planning, internal logistics, tactical purchasing, industrial engineering and Lean stratagies for a world-class manufacturing operation.

This is a high-impact, visible role with direct influence on operational performance, production flow, and the long-term deployment of a lean management system across the facility.

What You'll Do

Lead end-to-end supply chain and materials operations, including:

• Production planning and capacity management using SAP
• SIOP process development and optimization
• Tactical purchasing, inventory management, and order management
• Internal logistics and warehouse operations
• New product introduction support and BOM/routing accuracy

Drive the Lean Manufacturing roadmap:

• Deploy Shop Floor Management systems and lead Kaizen events
• Champion 6S and continuous improvement culture
• Conduct MTM studies and support cost reduction initiatives

Partner with senior leadership on:

• Supply chain strategy aligned with corporate goals
• Cost analysis for productivity improvements and new products
• Data-driven decision-making and performance reporting

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Deep expertise in SIOP, supply chain management, production planning, and lean manufacturing
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, coating, or electrical cabinet assembly or relevant strongly preferred
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office
• Proven leadership in a matrix manufacturing environment
• Up to 10% travel

Preferred:

• APICS/ASCM certification

Why This Role

• Competitive compensation and strong benefits
• Profitable and stable organization positioned for long-term growth, supporting high-demand markets such as data centers, artificial intelligence, industrial automation, and energy
• Real ownership of a lean transformation with leadership visibility
• Professional development and certification support
• Collaborative, innovation-driven culture with global reach