Senior Production Planning & Scheduling Leader

GE Vernova; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx cover

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Production Planning & Control leader to drive efficient, on-time production by crafting robust plans, aligning with sales, procurement and manufacturing, and maximizing resource utilization. You will develop detailed schedules, manage master plans and inventories, and implement process improvements to reduce costs while meeting quality standards.

You will mentor a team of production planners and schedulers, monitor KPIs, address disruptions, and continuously optimize planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Production Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years in production planning or scheduling roles, with at least 2 years in a managerial position.
• Strong understanding of planning principles, scheduling techniques, and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP, SAP, and MRP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; interpret data to make informed decisions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; manage multiple tasks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; collaborate cross-functionally.
• Proven leadership abilities; experience developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet customer demand and optimize production efficiency.
• Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs. Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs. Optimize inventory and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Production teams to forecast demand, plan inventory, and ensure the availability of materials.
• Monitor production progress, adjust schedules as needed to address delays or disruptions, and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
• Manage and optimize production resources, including labor, equipment, and materials, to achieve production targets and reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring alignment with capacity, inventory levels, and customer requirements.
• Implement and oversee processes for tracking production progress, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor a team of production planners and schedulers, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals.

Skills

Strong planning knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Communication & collaboration

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Production Management

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Production Planning & Control leader to drive efficient, on-time production by crafting robust plans, aligning with sales, procurement and manufacturing, and maximizing resource utilization. You will develop detailed schedules, manage master plans and inventories, and implement process improvements to reduce costs while meeting quality standards.

You will mentor a team of production planners and schedulers, monitor KPIs, address disruptions, and continuously optimize planning