Planning Supervisor

Kelvion; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Catoosa, OK, is looking for a Production Planner. Responsibilities include managing production planners, developing and implementing production schedules, and supporting ERP system processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 10 years of related experience. Strong supervisory and communication skills are essential. The role requires working on-site and may involve lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise up to 15 exempt employees.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, and materials management.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support production planners and schedulers.
• Develop production schedules and maintain master schedules.
• Collaborate with IT to implement planning software.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Job description

Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage, lead and support production planners and schedulers.
• Develop and implement the overall production planning strategy in alignment with company goals and sales forecasts.
• Develop detailed production schedules for all manufacturing processes, considering lead times, capacity constraints, and material availability.
• Create and maintain master production schedules, work orders, and production plans.
• Identify and implement improvements to production planning processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay updated on best practices and new technologies in production planning and scheduling.
• Collaborate with IT to implement and maintain relevant planning software (e.g., ERP, MRP).
• Work with procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Works closely with manufacturing, purchasing, material personnel on material status and production planning.
• Supports and trains all departments to ensure proper processes in the ERP system.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production planning, scheduling, and inventory management (e.g., on-time delivery, production efficiency, inventory turnover, forecast accuracy).
• Prepare regular reports on production plans, schedules, and performance for management.
• Plan and manages production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of all customer orders.
• Ensure that materials and equipment are available when needed for production process.
• Plans and coordinates changes in scheduling to accommodate special request.
• Recommends new policies or procedures as necessary.
• Maintain inventory, production operations, scheduling and BOM data in ERP system.
• Participate in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, providing input on production capabilities and constraints.
• Expediting and prioritizing job orders with Project Managers.
• Coordinates and manages internal production meetings.
• Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, and ability to work on‑site.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, with respect towards the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, work in a fast‑paced environment, and interchange with others in the department.

Other Responsibilities

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework.

Requirements (knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Ability to supervise up to 15 exempt employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Kelvion Inc. policies, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities will include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Directing employees’ work; setting and adjusting rates of pay and hours of work of employees; planning and controlling the budget for department; providing for the safety of the employees; planning the work; determining the techniques to be used; apportioning the work among the workers.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Excellent communication skills (oral and written), ability to work well with others, self‑motivated, ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment, ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education and Experience (required Levels)

• Bachelor’s degree required in one of the following fields: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• In lieu of a degree:
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in production planning, scheduling, and materials management may be considered.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.