Production Planning Manager MB

Aebi Schmidt North America; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Life & disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Reimbursement for PPE

Job summary

MB Companies, an Aebi Schmidt brand, in Chilton, WI, seeks a Production Planning Manager to lead scheduling and planning activities for efficient, on-time manufacturing. You will manage a team, develop schedules, and partner with procurement, manufacturing, and sales to meet demand while optimizing resources and costs.

You will drive continuous improvement, oversee ERP tools, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance in all planning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in production planning or scheduling, with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, ERP systems, and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of production planners.
• Create and optimize production schedules based on capacity and demand.
• Analyze forecasts to anticipate resource needs and prevent bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with procurement, inventory, manufacturing, and sales.
• Monitor KPIs like on-time delivery and planner performance.
• Adjust schedules for urgent orders, downtime, or disruptions.
• Implement best practices in planning systems including ERP tools.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce lead times and improve efficiency.
• Ensure scheduling aligns with safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization & organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Capacity planning tools

Job description

At MB Companies, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Chilton, WI, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.

Position

The Production Planning Manager is responsible for leading the scheduling and production planning activities to ensure efficient, on-time manufacturing operations. This role manages a team of production planners, develops detailed production schedules, and collaborates closely with manufacturing, procurement, and sales teams to meet customer demands while optimizing resources and minimizing costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of production planners to ensure scheduling efficiency and team development.
• Create, maintain, and optimize production schedules based on capacity, material availability, and customer demand.
• Analyze production data and forecasts to anticipate resource needs and avoid bottlenecks.
• Work cross-functionally with procurement, inventory, manufacturing, and sales to coordinate and communicate production plans.
• Monitor performance indicators such as on-time delivery, production adherence, and planner performance.
• Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate urgent customer orders, equipment downtime, or supply chain disruptions.
• Implement best practices in production planning and scheduling systems, including ERP tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, reduce lead times, and improve efficiency.
• Ensure all scheduling activities align with safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, MRP/ERP systems, and capacity planning tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities with a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• 401K with Company Match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Reimbursement for Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Aebi Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.