Production Planning Manager

Kelly Professional & Industrial; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Houston seeks a Bilingual Production Planning Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing operations. You will align customer demand with capacity, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and collaboration across customers, sales, and operations to drive efficiency and continuous improvement in a growing fabrication facility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Production Planning or Production Management.
• Experience creating and managing production schedules in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, and capacity planning.
• Experience coordinating with customers to balance requirements and delivery.
• Proven leadership of manufacturing teams.
• Experience using ERP/MRP for planning and inventory control.
• MS Office proficiency, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet demand and delivery goals.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and manufacturing to align plans.
• Monitor capacity, labor use, and inventory for efficient ops.
• Lead and supervise 50+ fabrication employees with accountability.
• Forecast demand and support material planning and resource allocation.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and prepare schedules.
• Ensure on-time orders and mitigate delays or disruptions.
• Oversee inventory control, cycle counts, and accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost efficiency and satisfaction.
• Verify production output against specifications and quality standards.
• Produce reports on performance, scheduling, inventory, and service levels.
• Manage departmental P&L and budgeting as needed.
• Oversee safety and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Coach and develop staff, promoting accountability and improvement.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Production planning leadership

Forecasting & demand planning

Inventory management

Manufacturing operations

Team leadership

Microsoft Excel

Bilingual communication (EN/ES)

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Location: Houston, TX

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Salary: $95,000-$110,000 annually (based on experience)

Kelly Services is seeking a Bilingual Production Planning Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing operations for a growing fabrication facility. This position is responsible for aligning customer demand with production capacity, ensuring on-time delivery, optimizing inventory levels, and driving operational efficiency across the plant.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in production planning, supply chain coordination, inventory control, and manufacturing leadership, while serving as a key liaison between customers, sales, operations, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand, delivery requirements, and operational objectives
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, procurement, and manufacturing teams to align production plans with customer forecasts and order requirements
• Monitor production capacity, labor utilization, and inventory levels to ensure efficient operations
• Lead and supervise a team of 50+ fabrication employees while maintaining accountability for production performance
• Analyze customer demand trends and forecast requirements to support material planning and resource allocation
• Manage workflow by assigning responsibilities, setting priorities, and preparing schedules
• Ensure on-time order fulfillment and proactively address potential production delays or supply chain disruptions
• Oversee inventory management processes, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction
• Perform verification of production output according to specifications and quality standards
• Develop and present reports on production performance, scheduling effectiveness, inventory metrics, and customer service levels
• Manage and drive departmental P&L performance
• Oversee safe operation of equipment and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules
• Train, coach, and develop employees while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Production Planning, Production Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, or a related leadership role
• Experience creating and managing production schedules in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and capacity planning
• Experience working directly with customers to balance production requirements and delivery expectations
• Proven leadership experience managing manufacturing teams
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for production planning and inventory control
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Results-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Why Join Us?

• Direct Hire opportunity with a stable and growing organization
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead both production planning and manufacturing operations
• High-impact role with visibility across operations, supply chain, and customer teams