Strategic Production Planning Lead

Caliberr Staffing; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberr Staffing seeks a Production Planning Lead to orchestrate complex manufacturing schedules and optimize resource allocation in Windsor, CT. You will scale production capabilities using data-driven insights to ensure seamless workflows and superior on-time delivery performance.

Responsibilities include designing comprehensive schedules, bridging gaps between engineering, procurement, and shop-floor, and deploying advanced planning tools. Lean principles and Six Sigma experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production planning, scheduling, or MPS in manufacturing.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex timelines.
• Analytical mindset translating data into decisions.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and process optimization experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute production schedules aligning output with demand.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, and shop-floor to remove bottlenecks.
• Convert production data into forecasts for capacity planning.
• Develop and deploy planning tools to modernize scheduling.
• Lead continuous improvement to refine manufacturing processes and quality.
• Provide leadership-level performance reports with KPIs and opportunities.

Skills

ERP / MRP

MS Office

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Aerospace / Automotive

Six Sigma / Lean

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Caliberr Staffing seeks a Production Planning Lead to orchestrate complex manufacturing schedules and optimize resource allocation in Windsor, CT. You will scale production capabilities using data-driven insights to ensure seamless workflows and superior on-time delivery performance.

Responsibilities include designing comprehensive schedules, bridging gaps between engineering, procurement, and shop-floor, and deploying advanced planning tools. Lean principles and Six Sigma experience are a plus.