Production Planning Lead- Industrial Manufacturing - Direct Hire

Softworld, a Kelly Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Softworld, a Kelly Company, is seeking a Production Planning Lead to oversee production scheduling, material planning, and manufacturing execution support. This role combines hands-on planning with team leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will influence production performance, improve planning processes, and drive operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production planning, production control, scheduling, or supply chain teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Master Production Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning, and capacity planning.
• Experience utilizing Oracle ERP Supply Chain and Manufacturing applications.
• Ability to balance changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for production planning and scheduling activities.
• Coordinate production schedules to align customer demand, material availability, labor capacity, and manufacturing priorities.
• Monitor schedule performance and proactively identify risks that could impact delivery commitments.
• Partner with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve production constraints.
• Maintain planning parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, lot sizing, and planning data accuracy.
• Analyze production and inventory metrics to improve schedule attainment, inventory performance, and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning effectiveness, operational efficiency, and process standardization.
• Support forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management efforts.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Supply chain

Oracle ERP

Capacity planning

Analytical

Communication

Problem-solving

APICS CPIM or CSCP

Tools

Oracle ERP SCM

Job description

A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking a Production Planning Lead responsible for overseeing production scheduling, material planning, and manufacturing execution support.

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to influence production performance, improve planning processes, and help drive operational excellence within a complex manufacturing environment. The role combines hands-on planning responsibilities with team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for production planning and scheduling activities
• Coordinate production schedules to align customer demand, material availability, labor capacity, and manufacturing priorities
• Monitor schedule performance and proactively identify risks that could impact delivery commitments
• Partner with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve production constraints
• Maintain planning parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, lot sizing, and planning data accuracy
• Analyze production and inventory metrics to improve schedule attainment, inventory performance, and on-time delivery
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning effectiveness, operational efficiency, and process standardization
• Support forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management efforts

Qualifications

• Experience leading production planning, production control, scheduling, or supply chain teams within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Master Production Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning, and capacity planning
• Experience utilizing Oracle ERP Supply Chain and Manufacturing applications
• Ability to balance changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing operation
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Required Skills

• Experience leading production planning, production control, scheduling, or supply chain teams within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Master Production Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning, and capacity planning
• Experience utilizing Oracle ERP Supply Chain and Manufacturing applications
• Ability to balance changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing operation
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
• Experience supporting high-mix manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of S&OP processes
• Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

Pay range and compensation package

Visible leadership role with direct impact on manufacturing performance. Opportunity to mentor and develop planning professionals. Significant involvement in production strategy and operational improvement initiatives. Long-term career growth within a stable industrial manufacturing environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.