Manager - Production Planning (Byhalia)

TK Elevator; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5%

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

TK Elevator is seeking an experienced Manager- Production Planning Supervisor in Byhalia, MS. You will coordinate and direct the production control department, shaping schedules and capacity planning using LEAN principles and one-piece flow to meet customer delivery expectations.

You will lead with APICS knowledge, oversee MRP systems, and drive level loading while mentoring staff and aligning with SAP/COPICS tools for efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• BA degree in management, supply chain or equivalent manufacturing experience required.
• APICS CPIM certification a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP, COPICS, Barcode, Trace, QCBD, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide status information to scheduling with planned ship dates.
• Develop and maintain synchronization across the MC.
• Work with area managers to manage and improve schedule adherence.
• Match capacity with demand to meet customer delivery expectations.
• Apply lean manufacturing to create level schedules.
• Audit production control processes to ensure discipline and close gaps.
• Engage employees through training and team-building.
• Lead safety, quality, delivery, cost, and S&OP meetings.
• Set priorities and support problem solving across the department.
• Recommend improvements for scheduled flow and build processes.
• Direct and manage staff in standardizing production control processes.
• Support targets for inventory and capacity to aid workload planning.
• Run daily department improvement meetings.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

LEAN principles

MRP systems knowledge

SAP/COPICS knowledge

Effective communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or supply chain

APICS CPIM certification (a plus)

Tools

SAP

COPICS

Barcode systems

Trace

QCBD

Job description

• APICS (CPIM, etc.) certification a plus.

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced a Manager- Production Planning Supervisor in Byhalia, MS.

This role will be responsible for coordinating, directing and managing the activities of the production control department, including the disbursement of production schedules and capacity planning based upon LEAN principles of one - piece flow, KanBan replenishment, clear to schedule, build and take attainment through level loading.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide specific job status information to scheduling with planned ship dates of materials.
• Develop and Maintain a process to ensure proper synchronization throughout the MC
• Work closely with Area managers to manage and improve schedule adherance
• Work with scheduling to match capacity with demand to meet customer delivery expectations.
• Applies principles of lean manufacturing to create level schedules to meet demand without batching inventory.
• Audits production control processes to ensure discipline and eliminate gaps.
• Engages employees through teaching, training and team building activities.
• Schedules, conducts and physically participates in meetings related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, sales and operations' planning.
• Establishes project as priorities and supports department/area employees in problem solving.
• Makes appropriate recommendations to management for strategic design of scheduled order flow.
• Directs and manages department/area employees in the establishment of delivery goals, standardization and simplification of production control processes.
• Supports facility targets for inventory, inventory turns, cost of work in process, production capacity and material availability to assist in planning workload.
• Conduct daily communication and improvement meetings with members of the department/area.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• BA degree in management, supply chain or equivalent manufacturing experience required.
• APICS (CPIM, etc.) certification a plus.
• Familiarity with existing TKE IT systems (SAP, COPICS, Barcode, Trace, QCBD, etc.) required.
• Comprehensive understanding of MRP systems required.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and coach others about the usage of Sequential Pull Systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Possess strong experience with design, implementation and administration of Clear-To-Schedule and Clear-To-Build processes in a low-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Possess strong experience with design, implementation and administration of Production Sequencing in a low-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Problem Response systems (PDCA/PTRS, Practical Problem Solving, Socratic Coaching, Visual Management) actively involved in problem‑solving efforts and able to coach others in problem solving.
• Possess solid leadership and facilitation skills that can be demonstrated in work experience.
• Possess strong knowledge of company products, processes and lean principles to train and lead others.
• Possess strong effective communication skills for all levels within the company required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suites, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook required
• One to two years’ supervisory experience preferred.

What Makes Us Special

At TK Elevator, we offer more than just a role, we offer a place to grow, thrive, and make an impact.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long‑term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre‑tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

Additional benefits include:

• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full‑time employment)

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at [e-mail] or call 1-844-427-5461.

Important note:

TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice‑free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. We welcome applications from everyone we continously work towards an inclusive and barrier‑free reality. Please do reach out to us and we will work on individual solutions tailored to you.

TKE - Move Beyond

Who We Are

TK Elevator (TKE) is a world‑leading innovator in vertical transportation and urban mobility. From engineering and installation to maintenance and digital transformation, we support all mobility systems, elevators, escalators, walkways, stairlifts and boarding bridges on any platform, at any time. With digital platforms like AGILE and the IoT platform MAX, we enable smarter, safer urban movement.With more that 50,000 employees, and 1,000+ global support centers, we are moved by what moves people.

TKE - Move Beyond.