Planning & Scheduling Supervisor

Rock Entertainment Group; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis in Visalia, CA is seeking a Planning & Scheduling Supervisor to lead production planning activities, align demand with capacity, and ensure on-time delivery. You will oversee schedules, coordinate materials, and work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, customer service, and engineering.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of manufacturing planning or operations experience, with supervisory background. Proficiency in ERP/MRP and Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• 5+ years in manufacturing planning/scheduling or related.
• Experience supervising teams preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and scheduling team.
• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet demand.
• Coordinate capacity planning across labor, equipment, materials.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with purchasing and supply chain for material availability.
• Review demand forecasts and orders to set priorities.
• Manage work orders in ERP/MRP systems.
• Lead planning meetings with leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory and throughput.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Planning & Scheduling Supervisor is responsible for leading production planning and scheduling activities to ensure efficient operations, optimal resource utilization, and on-time customer delivery. This position oversees the development and execution of production schedules, coordinates material availability, manages planning processes, and works cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, customer service, and engineering teams to achieve business objectives.

This position is critical to ensuring operational excellence by aligning customer demand, production capacity, and material availability to achieve business and customer service objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production planning and scheduling personnel.
• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand, inventory targets, and operational goals.
• Coordinate capacity planning activities, balancing labor, equipment, and material resources.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust production plans as needed to address changing priorities, material shortages, or equipment downtime.
• Collaborate with purchasing and supply chain teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Review demand forecasts and customer orders to establish production priorities.
• Manage work order creation, release, and tracking through ERP/MRP systems.
• Analyze production performance, inventory levels, and planning metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead daily and weekly planning meetings with production and operations leadership.
• Develop and maintain planning policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, throughput improvement, and schedule accuracy.
• Support new product introductions and major operational projects.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, supply chain, or operations.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity planning, inventory control, and MRP/ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Key Competencies

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Capacity Management
• Materials Management
• Inventory Control
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Team Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Performance Metrics

• Schedule Attainment
• On-Time Delivery
• Inventory Turns
• Forecast Accuracy
• Production Efficiency
• Capacity Utilization
• Customer Service Performance
• Planning Accuracy

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Plant Manager

Direct Reports: Production Planners, Production Schedulers, or Materials Coordinators (as applicable)

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $70,000 to $95,000, depending on experience and skills.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

Pregis is currently considering candidates at both the Planning & Scheduling Supervisor and Supply Chain Manager levels for the Visalia facility. The level of the position will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. One position will be filled.