Production Planning Manager

Westlake Chemical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products is seeking a Production Planning Supervisor to lead scheduling and inventory activities across Columbus and Franklin facilities. You will ensure product availability, accuracy, and service levels while directing a team of planners.

The role requires a strong background in production planning, inventory control, and process improvement with proficiency in JD Edwards and Excel, and collaboration across functions such as Operations and Quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in production scheduling, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong inventory control and manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead production scheduling activities to balance customer demand, inventory requirements, and manufacturing capacity.
• Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Manage finished goods, raw materials, consignment, obsolete, and excess inventory to optimize working capital and service levels.
• Maintain product master data, Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and item setup within JD Edwards
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and product revisions
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to inventory accuracy, schedule attainment, inventory turns, and customer service
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and system effectiveness
• Lead, coach, and develop scheduling and inventory control personnel
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Customer Service, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to achieve business objectives

Skills

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

DSI systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Westlake Royal Building Products is seeking a Production Planning Supervisor to lead production scheduling, inventory management, inventory control, and product master data functions for our Columbus and Franklin facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring product availability, inventory accuracy, customer service performance, and operational efficiency while leading a team of scheduling and inventory professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production scheduling activities to balance customer demand, inventory requirements, and manufacturing capacity
• Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and inventory accuracy initiatives
• Manage finished goods, raw materials, consignment, obsolete, and excess inventory to optimize working capital and service levels
• Maintain product master data, Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and item setup within JD Edwards
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and product revisions
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to inventory accuracy, schedule attainment, inventory turns, and customer service
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and system effectiveness
• Lead, coach, and develop scheduling and inventory control personnel
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Customer Service, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to achieve business objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of experience in production scheduling, inventory management, or manufacturing operations
• Strong inventory control and manufacturing experience
• Proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or similar certification
• Experience with continuous improvement initiativesAdvanced Microsoft Excel and Office skills
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and DSI systems
• Experience with reporting and data analytics tools

Why Join Us?

Join a team committed to operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on inventory performance, production planning, and overall business success.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.

Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com