Onsite Planning Supervisor: Lead Lean Schedules Production

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a Planning Supervisor to lead the Production Planning, Scheduling, and Production Control team and ensure on-time delivery. This role reports to the Planning Manager and requires 100% in-office presence.

The successful candidate will coordinate schedules across multiple product lines, optimize lead times, and drive Lean initiatives while mentoring staff and maintaining accurate ERP/MRP data.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Related fields acceptable

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

S&OP exposure

Job description

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a Planning Supervisor to lead the Production Planning, Scheduling, and Production Control team and ensure on-time delivery. This role reports to the Planning Manager and requires 100% in-office presence.

The successful candidate will coordinate schedules across multiple product lines, optimize lead times, and drive Lean initiatives while mentoring staff and maintaining accurate ERP/MRP data.