Senior Manager Planning

Avantor; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager Planning to enhance production processes and drive efficiency. This full-time on-site role in Phillipsburg, NJ, involves leading a dynamic team to optimize manufacturing operations and ensure timely delivery. With a focus on strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, you will develop production plans that align with company objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Join a passionate team dedicated to advancing life-changing science and making a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in production planning and supply chain roles.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain business practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans aligning with company goals.
• Lead and mentor the production planning team.

Skills

Production Planning

Supply Chain Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

MBA

Tools

SAP MM

SAP PP

Excel

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 16, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

job requisition id R-164963

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager Planning to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will deliver business results by leading and optimizing our production planning and scheduling processes to ensure efficient and timely manufacturing operations.

This role is a full-time on-site position at our Phillipsburg, NJ facility with travel <5%.

What we’re looking for:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Management or related field is required; MBA preferred.

Experience:

• 15 years of experience in production planning and supply chain roles.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing small/medium size teams.

Additional Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of supply chain business practices, including both technical and operational aspects.
• Exceptional communicator and leader, skilled at influencing teams and management, conducting meetings, and engaging with executives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and team leadership, adept at building cross-functional relationships, driving strategic direction, and organizational change.
• Pragmatic approach, balancing execution speed with deliverable requirements.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, with robust problem-solving skills.

· Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Analytical and Excel skills
• Significant experience using SAP MM and PP
• Certification in APICS and/or Six Sigma

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Develop and implement production plans that align with company goals and objectives, ensuring they meet strategic priorities.
• Coordinate activities across various teams, including manufacturing, supply chain, and product management, and customer service, to ensure seamless operations and efficient resource allocation.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), providing feedback and adjusting as needed.
• Continuously identify areas for improvement in the production process, implementing strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize disruptions.
• Lead and mentor the production planning team, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, track performance, and generate reports to inform decision-making.
• Navigate and manage changes in production processes, technology, or external factors, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption.

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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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Avantor, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.