Director Production Planning

Ajulia Executive Search

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

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Job summary

A leading company in the packaging sector is seeking a Director of Production Planning for their Atlanta location. This strategic role involves managing supply chain processes, directing inventory management, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production planning specifically in food packaging, accompanied by supervisory experience. The position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in production planning and supply chain management.
Experience in food packaging/manufacturing (thermoforming preferred).
5+ years in a director level role.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update capacity models; identify constraints and propose solutions.
Manage safety stock and troubleshoot inventory issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing and sales.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain management

ERP systems

Inventory management

Team mentoring

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

ASCM certification

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$100,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

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The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain leads capacity planning, manufacturing sourcing, inventory management, product lifecycle changes, and supply chain analytics to ensure exceptional on-time, in-full (OTIF) service levels. This role oversees inter-site inventory movement, supports subcontractor services, and manages a team of direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain will maintain and update capacity models; identify constraints and propose solutions
Manage safety stock targets (SMQs) and troubleshoot inventory issues
Oversee product data setup (departments, work centers, BOMs, routing, sourcing rules)
The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain will direct new product launches, SKU transitions, and product phase-outs
Lead planning team in inter-site order fulfillment, scheduling, and product change management
Support plant planners with prioritization and continuous improvement
The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain will collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, sales, engineering, logistics, and customer service
Lead the year-end physical inventory process

Qualifications

The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain must hold a bachelor’s degree. Masters preferred.
Must hold an ASCM certification
Must have a minimum of 10 years in production planning, supply chain management from a food packaging/manufacturing (thermoforming preferably) background.
Must have 5+ years of supervisory experience in a director level from a food packaging/ manufacturing (thermoforming preferably) background.
The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain must be proficient in ERP systems, MRP/MPS, and inventory management
Must be able to mentor and train team members as needed.
Flexible 24/7 in a manufacturing environment
Must be proficient with computers with strong presentation skills.
The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain must be willing to travel as needed.
MUST HOLD A CITIZENSHIP/ GREEN CARD WITH US EXPERIENCE

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