Lead Production Planner — Value Stream Optimization

Hose Master LLC; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hose Master LLC in Euclid, OH, is seeking a Production Planning Lead – Fab Value Stream to coordinate the flow of information, work, and materials, review customer orders, and guide assembly to meet delivery expectations while optimizing workflow, material availability, and production capacity.

The role partners with Purchasing, Operations, and Value Stream leadership to support timely procurement of materials and services, address constraints, improve throughput, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus 3-5 years in production planning, scheduling, materials management, purchasing, or related manufacturing experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (required).
• APICS/ASCM, CPIM, CSCP, or other supply chain certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership, guidance, and support to Production Planners.
• Prioritize and distribute workloads to ensure planning activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Train, mentor, and develop Production Planners on systems, processes, and best practices.
• Monitor planner performance and provide coaching to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex planning, scheduling, inventory, and customer service issues.
• Promote cross-functional communication between Planning, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and Quality.
• Assist management with process improvements, departmental initiatives, and strategic planning activities.
• Support departmental performance objectives, including on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee daily production planning activities and ensure production schedules support customer requirements.
• Review sales orders and verify accurate planning and scheduling activities.
• Manage MTO and MTS production planning processes.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Data analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hose Master LLC in Euclid, OH, is seeking a Production Planning Lead – Fab Value Stream to coordinate the flow of information, work, and materials, review customer orders, and guide assembly to meet delivery expectations while optimizing workflow, material availability, and production capacity.

The role partners with Purchasing, Operations, and Value Stream leadership to support timely procurement of materials and services, address constraints, improve throughput, and drive continuous