Senior Production Control & Planning Analyst

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship and career development

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Production Control & Planning Analyst to drive production scheduling and continuous improvement across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires analyzing data to optimize schedules, balancing demand with capacity, and collaborating with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams. You will own schedules, monitor performance, and lead improvements while ensuring safety and operational excellence on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in production planning, production control, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive results with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and optimize production schedules to support customer demand and operational objectives.
• Monitor schedule performance and drive on-time completion through proactive issue resolution.
• Analyze production, inventory, capacity, and material data to support planning decisions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure successful execution of production plans.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and process automation initiatives.
• Communicate priorities, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain a regular presence on the manufacturing floor to support execution and problem resolution.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Production planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field

Master's degree or professional certifications (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Company OverviewBridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.Business UnitBAMG - BloomingtonManagement LevelIndividual ContributorJob CategoryProduction & Skilled TradesPosition SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Production Control & Planning Analyst to support manufacturing operations through effective production planning, schedule execution, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, monitoring schedule attainment, identifying constraints, and driving solutions that ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys turning data into action.The successful candidate is a proactive planner who takes ownership, anticipates problems before they impact production, and works cross-functionally to keep operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. They are comfortable balancing strategic planning with daily execution and are driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence.If you're looking for a challenging role where you can make a direct impact on manufacturing performance, we'd love to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesCreate, maintain, and optimize production schedules to support customer demand and operational objectives.Monitor schedule performance and drive on-time, on-schedule completion through proactive issue identification and resolution.Analyze production, inventory, capacity, and material data to support planning decisions.Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure successful execution of production plans.Lead and support continuous improvement and process automation initiatives.Develop solutions to planning, scheduling, and operational challenges using data-driven analysis.Communicate priorities, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and key stakeholders.Maintain a regular presence on the manufacturing floor to support execution and problem resolution.Physical Requirements & Work EnvironmentRegular presence in a manufacturing environment is required.Ability to work safely in seasonal plant conditions, including exposure to heat and humidity.Ability to safely navigate production areas with active fork truck and industrial vehicle traffic.Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility for extended periods.Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to waist height.Commitment to all company safety policies and procedures.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.5+ years of experience in production planning, production control, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or a related field.Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and reporting tools.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive results with minimal supervision.Effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.Master's degree or professional certifications are a plus.Ability to support core operational hours beginning between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM, with flexibility as business needs require.At Bridgestone, you are Free to BeWe believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.What we offerAt Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.Corporate Social Responsibility activities.A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.An effective and inclusive team.Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.