Lead Production Planning & Scheduling — 4 Weeks PTO

Laitram LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

4 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Laitram LLC in New Orleans, LA seeks a Production Planning Supervisor to lead a 6–8 person team focused on accurate and timely order processing, scheduling, and capacity planning. You will drive data-driven improvements across operations to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, with at least 2 years supervising others and experience in Oracle ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering or related field; minimum 5 years manufacturing leadership.
• At least 2 years of direct supervisory experience in a production/planing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and data-driven decision making.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Control team of 6–8 to ensure timely order processing, scheduling, and fulfillment.
• Analyze workflows and capacity constraints; identify bottlenecks and implement throughput improvements.
• Collaborate with production, planning, and inventory teams to close gaps in order flow.
• Develop and maintain dynamic production schedules aligned with demand and resources.
• Establish supplier partnerships to enhance flexibility and in-house manufacturing.
• Communicate delivery changes due to delays or shortages with stakeholders and customers.
• Forecast demand for Machine Shop, align with production capabilities and inventory planning.
• Coach team members, conduct evaluations, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management/Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Laitram LLC in New Orleans, LA seeks a Production Planning Supervisor to lead a 6–8 person team focused on accurate and timely order processing, scheduling, and capacity planning. You will drive data-driven improvements across operations to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, with at least 2 years supervising others and experience in Oracle ERP.