Specialist, Production Planning

TPI Composites; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites in Newton, IA, is seeking a Production Planning Specialist to turn production plans into results. You will work closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Plant Leadership to align materials, schedules, and resources to deliver safely, efficiently, and on time.

Join a fast-paced team and build expertise in manufacturing operations, production planning, analytics, and continuous improvement while solving challenges and making a measurable impact every day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field, and at least 1 year of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, scheduling, or supply chain management.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications; Power BI experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of production planning, inventory management, manufacturing operations, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor daily, weekly, and annual production schedules for manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate production priorities to support operational efficiency, schedule attainment, and customer delivery requirements.
• Create, maintain, and modify production jobs within the Oracle ERP system.
• Prepare and distribute daily production and assembly reports.
• Monitor production schedule performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support Aging WIP (Work in Process) analysis and follow up on open production jobs.
• Track and support shipment planning for finished products, small parts, and prefabricated components.
• Conduct physical verification of inventory and WIP on the production floor to ensure system accuracy.
• Provide Oracle system support and guidance to production personnel.
• Support annual mold maintenance planning and follow-up activities.
• Monitor molding cycle times and maintain required production input within the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and new product launch activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Excel

Power BI

Office Suite

Job description

Summary

The Production Planning Specialist is a critical member of our operations team, responsible for turning production plans into results. This role works closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Plant Leadership to ensure materials, schedules, and resources are aligned to deliver products safely, efficiently, and on time. At TPI, you'll have the opportunity to build expertise in manufacturing operations, production planning, analytics, and continuous improvement while contributing to an industry that helps power a more sustainable future. We're looking for a highly organized, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving challenges, and wants to make a measurable impact every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor daily, weekly, and annual production schedules for manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate production priorities to support operational efficiency, schedule attainment, and customer delivery requirements.
• Create, maintain, and modify production jobs within the Oracle ERP system.
• Prepare and distribute daily production and assembly reports.
• Monitor production schedule performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support Aging WIP (Work in Process) analysis and follow up on open production jobs.
• Track and support shipment planning for finished products, small parts, and prefabricated components.
• Conduct physical verification of inventory and WIP on the production floor to ensure system accuracy.
• Provide Oracle system support and guidance to production personnel.
• Support annual mold maintenance planning and follow-up activities.
• Monitor molding cycle times and maintain required production input within the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and new product launch activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field, and at least 1 year of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, scheduling, or supply chain management.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications; Power BI experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of production planning, inventory management, manufacturing operations, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Why Join TPI?

• Play a key role in supporting world-class manufacturing operations and renewable energy production.
• Work closely with leaders and teams across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Operations.
• Build expertise in production planning, ERP systems, analytics, and operational excellence.
• Gain exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing best practices.
• Explore career growth opportunities across operations, planning, engineering, quality, and leadership functions.
• Join a collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, and teamwork.

Additional Information

This position may assume additional responsibilities based on business needs, production requirements, New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, and launch planning activities.

Reports To: Production Planning Leadership