Head of Production Planning & Control

Roboticsconnected; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Director of Planning and Production Control in the United States to oversee production planning, inventory, and material flow. You will lead a team, align schedules with demand, and collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and sales to optimize efficiency and on‑time delivery.

You will drive continuous improvement using APS/ERP tools, manage budgets, and maintain strong compliance with quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 12+ years of combined education and experience
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role
• Deep knowledge of SIOP, MRP, master scheduling and capacity planning
• Proficient with ERP, APS and data analytics tools
• Experience in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

Responsibilities

• Develop production planning strategies aligned with goals and resources
• Create master production schedules aligned with demand and capacity
• Oversee inventory control from raw materials to finished goods
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce lead times
• Lead and develop a planning team and coordinate with other departments
• Monitor risks to schedule, shortages and capacity constraints
• Establish KPIs and report to senior leadership
• Manage departmental budget and costs related to planning
• Leverage APS/ERP to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure regulatory, quality and safety compliance

Skills

Supply chain leadership

SIOP/MRP planning

Master scheduling

Capacity planning

ERP systems

APS tools

Data analytics

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

APS systems

Job description

AV is seeking a Director of Planning and Production Control in the United States to oversee production planning, inventory, and material flow. You will lead a team, align schedules with demand, and collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and sales to optimize efficiency and on‑time delivery.

You will drive continuous improvement using APS/ERP tools, manage budgets, and maintain strong compliance with quality and safety standards.