Production Planning and Control Manager

City of Lincoln; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock

401(k) match

Health clinic

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life & disability insurance

Volunteer time off

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Lincoln seeks a Production Planning and Control Manager to align operational plans with business objectives, drive S&OP, capacity planning, and master scheduling. You will ensure ERP governance, data integrity, and job costing while leading a high-performing team focused on operational excellence.

The role requires 7+ years in operational planning and manufacturing, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and APICS certifications are highly desirable. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in S&OP, ERP governance and data management.
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence and cost control.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead S&OP to align forecasts with production capacity and inventory.
• Develop capacity models and master production schedules.
• Govern ERP, data accuracy, and process standardization.
• Oversee job costing and provide variance analysis for profitability.
• Drive Lean improvements and inventory optimization.

Skills

S&OP processes

ERP systems

Governance

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

APICS CPIM and CSCP certifications desirable

Tools

MRP/ERP software

WMS/MES systems

Job description

• Base Pay $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Production Control, Leadership
• Employee Type Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Planning and Control Manager is a strategic leader responsible for aligning operational plans with business objectives, driving S&OP, capacity planning, master scheduling, ERP governance, data integrity, job costing, and inventory optimization, while leading a high-performing team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• 1.Steward our mission (to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services) and values (unwavering integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit and continuous innovation and improvement).
• 2.Model and champion our leadership qualities (live Douglas values, chart the course, energize others and raise the bar).

3. Strategic Planning & S&OP

• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning process to align demand forecasts with production capabilities and inventory supply to meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance to develop integrated plans that optimize resources and inventory investment to meet customer commitments.

4. Operations Planning & Master Scheduling

• Develop and maintain capacity models to ensure adequate resources for current and future demand.
• Create and manage master production schedules that balance efficiency, cost, and customer delivery requirements.
• Develop, execute and manage operational strategies optimizing internal facilities, and external outsourcing operations.
• Develop effective Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) and Bills of Operations (BOO) for all manufactured components and assemblies that optimize operations productivity.
• Manage and control MRP optimization and execution to meet customer requirements and business strategies.

5. Operations Data Management

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of operational data across ERP, WMS and MES systems.
• Manage WMS and MES functionality to provide real-time visibility into production performance, transaction accuracy and execution.

6. ERP Governance

• Serve as the primary owner for operations-related ERP governance, including process standardization, data accuracy, and system enhancements.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to implement best practices for manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee job costing processes to ensure accurate tracking of labor, material, and overhead costs.
• Provide cost analysis and variance reporting to support profitability and operational efficiency.

8. Inventory Planning & Management

• Develop, implement and manage inventory strategies to optimize stock levels, reduce carrying costs, and ensure material availability.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and implement cycle counting and reconciliation processes.
• Manage inventory forecasts and planning execution to meet customer commitments, while minimizing excess and dead inventories.
• Build and lead a high-performing team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Drive process improvements using Lean principles and data-driven decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Deep expertise in S&OP processes and ERP systems implementation and optimization; experience with governance and data management
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence and process improvement using methodologies like Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and financial acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering or related field; APICS CPIM and CSCP certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of experience in operational planning, scheduling, and manufacturing functions in a manufacturing environment.

OTHER INFORMATION:

All full-time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.