Lead Production Planning Supervisor - On-Site

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Electric Manufacturing in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Planning Supervisor to lead the production planning team and align schedules with customer delivery needs. You'll supervise Production Planners, Schedulers, and Production Control, ensuring accurate planning, clear communication, and on-time execution.

This in‑office role requires 100% in‑person presence at our Jacksonville offices. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in planning/scheduling, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and leadership experience.
• 5+ years in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• 2-4 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with multiple product lines or high-mix/low-volume production.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Sales and Customer Service.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; S&OP exposure is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities of the Production Planning, Scheduling, and Production Control team.
• Coordinates with Production leadership to develop and execute production schedules for on-time delivery.
• Monitors schedules and resolves conflicts with manufacturing supervisors to minimize lead times.
• Ensures accurate job sequencing to optimize efficiency.
• Tracks schedule adherence and suggests adjustments based on shop floor conditions.
• Escalates delays, material shortages, and capacity concerns to management and coordinates resolutions.
• Maintains production schedules and planning data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Assists in estimating manufacturing times and supports continuous improvement to improve flow and reduce cycle times.
• Tracks and reports production planning KPIs to management.
• Promotes standardized planning processes and Lean initiatives.
• Trains and develops planning team members and fosters collaboration.
• Performs additional duties to support departmental objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

IEM is currently seeking aPlanning Supervisor for our Jacksonville, FL locations and will report into thePlanningManager. This position is primarily responsible for supervising the daily activities of the planning team and coordinating production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements while maximizing manufacturing efficiency. The Planning Supervisor provides hands-on leadership to Production Planners, Schedulers, and Production Control personnel, ensuringaccurateplanning, effective communication, andtimelyexecution of production schedules.

Please note:This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Jacksonville, FL offices and does not offer remote work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises the daily activities of the Production Planning, Scheduling, and Production Control team
• Coordinates with Production leadership to develop and execute production schedules that support on-time customer delivery.
• Monitors production schedules and works with manufacturing supervisors to resolve scheduling conflicts and production constraints.
• Ensures accurate job sequencing to optimize efficiency and minimize lead times.
• Tracks schedule adherence and recommends schedule adjustments based on shop floor conditions.
• Escalates work order delays, material shortages, and capacity concerns to management while coordinating timely resolutions.
• Maintains accurate production schedules and planning data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Assists in estimating manufacturing times for assemblies and supports continuous improvement efforts to improve production flow and reduce cycle times.
• Tracks and reports production planning Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to management.
• Promotes standardized planning processes and supports Lean Manufacturing initiatives within the department.
• Trains, coaches, and develops planning team members while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, ora relatedfield preferred.Equivalentcombination of education and relevant experience, includingdemonstratedleadership, will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• 2-4 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably with multiple product lines or high-mix/low-volume production.
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, and Customer Service.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; exposure to S&OP processes or planning systems is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and the ability to develop into higher levels of leadership within the organization.

Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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