Plant Planning Manager

Yokohama Tire Corporation; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokohama Tire Corporation seeks a Plant Planning Manager in West Point, MS to lead production planning, materials flow, and IT/MIS governance. The role drives day-to-day operations, policy formulation, and resource optimization to meet plant targets.

You will monitor manufacturing activities, manage warehouses, supervise teams, and partner with Accounting on cost control. Strong leadership and Kaizen mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required; MBA/MA a plus.
• 8–10 years in a management role in manufacturing environment or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills with a track record of improving cost and process efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and control the plant production system through policy, daily operations and materials/human resource planning.
• Monitor and analyze daily manufacturing operations for efficiency and compliance.
• Manage IT/MIS systems related to plant operations and JSOX compliance.
• Coordinate scheduling departments and manage raw material and finished goods warehouses.
• Develop capital plans with Engineering Manager and Controller; support cost control and KPI targets.
• Create and maintain SOPs; drive Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Scheduling/Warehousing

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching/Developing

Compliance/Standards

Education

B.S. in Business Administration

MBA/MA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

E-mail communication

Job description

Plant Planning Manager

Job Locations: US-MS-West Point

ID: 2026-2366

Category: Plant Planning

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Minimum Salary: USD $112,804.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary: USD $169,206.00/Yr.

Travel %: 20%

Summary

• Plan, direct and control the plant production system through policy formulation, monitoring of daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze daily manufacturing operations
• Ensure JSOX Compliance as related to IT and MIS systems
• Manage and Control Information Technology and Manufacturing Information Systems department
• to support all plant operations.
• Manage and coordinate corporate and plant scheduling departments.
• Manage and control raw material warehouse and finished Goods warehouse
• Manage and coordinate all raw material and support material planning.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute month end stock taking activities with Accounting Department.
• Create and maintain departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Analyze manufacturing cost and take corrective action to meet plant wide targets through use of
• Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and manage small and large capital plans with Engineering Manager and Controller.
• Inform Accounting Department how to apply and when to capitalize capital projects.
• Facilitate and Schedule Plant Tours and visitor activities.
• Manage 3rd party service contracts – including but not limited to Janitorial, Security, Pest Control, Vending,
• and Landscape Maintenance.
• Maintain and control plant layout and office spaces.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
• Direct – 5-10
• Indirect – 20-50
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• One month in continental United States.
• 2-3 months overseas travel may become a future requirement
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
• Direct – 5-10
• Indirect – 20-50
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• One month in continental United States.
• 2-3 months overseas travel may become a future requirement

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Industrial Engineering
• Experience with scheduling/warehousing
• Leadership
• Analytical Thinking
• Decision Making/Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills (written and oral)
• Coaching and Developing
• Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards

Proficient use of E- mail, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Education and Experience

B. S. Degree in Business Administration, or related business field (MA or MBA is a plus) with 8-10 years in a management role in manufacturing environment or a suitable combination of education and experience