Production Planning Manager

Komline; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline, a growing manufacturing company, seeks a Production Planning Manager to lead the production planning and scheduling function. You will align materials, labor, equipment, and capacity to meet customer commitments and business objectives, partnering with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Project Management to maintain accurate schedules and support on-time delivery.

The role requires coordinating with Supply Chain and Operations leadership to optimize workload balance,

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to coordinate with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with Lean/continuous improvement a plus.]
• Experience in engineered-to-order or complex production environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and scheduling across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer requirements and capacity.
• Monitor status, backlog, and capacity to identify risks and recovery actions.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to address shortages and delays.
• Balance workloads and improve material flow through the plant.
• Maintain planning data in Microsoft D365 and related systems.
• Lead planning meetings and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and drive initiatives.
• Develop planning procedures, reports, and dashboards.
• Coach and develop Production Planning team members.
• Support cross-functional projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Inventory management

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

Komline is a high-growth private company with operations across ten locations in the US. With a strong track record of rapid expansion and strategic acquisitions, we are growing our team and seeking candidates who excel in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment to help drive our continued success.

The Production Planning Manager is responsible for leading production planning and scheduling activities to ensure materials, labor, equipment, and capacity are aligned to meet customer commitments and business objectives. This role partners closely with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Project Management to maintain accurate schedules, manage constraints, improve workflow, and support on-time delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the Supply Chain Director, lead the production planning and scheduling process across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer requirements, material availability, labor capacity, engineering release dates, and equipment availability.
• Monitor work orders, production status, backlog, and capacity to identify risks to delivery commitments and recommend recovery actions.
• Partner with Purchasing and Supply Chain to address material shortages, supplier delays, and inventory needs that affect production schedules.
• Work with Operations leadership and supervisors to balance workloads, prioritize work, and improve the flow of materials through the plant.
• Maintain accurate production planning data within Microsoft D365, including lead times, routings, work order status, and capacity assumptions.
• Lead regular planning meetings and communicate schedule changes, priorities, constraints, and delivery risks to key stakeholders.
• Analyze planning, inventory, throughput, and on-time delivery data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on lead-time reduction, inventory optimization, schedule adherence, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and maintain planning procedures, reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Lead, coach, and develop Production Planning team members, as applicable.
• Support cross-functional projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 7 or more years of progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with engineered-to-order, project-based, or complex production schedules required.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and work order processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to analyze operational data.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to changing production demands.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process improvement initiatives preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled