Requisition Number: 74496
Role PurposeThe Planning Supervisor leads day-to-day planning and scheduling activities to ensure production plans, material availability, and order fulfillment commitments are achieved safely, accurately, and on time. This role serves as a key link between Sales, Production, Supply Chain, and Logistics, while directly supervising a team of planners or planning specialists. The Planning Supervisor is accountable for schedule integrity, execution tracking, continuous improvement, and team development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning Leadership & Team Supervision- Supervise, mentor, and develop planning staff, serving as a positive role model with strong work ethic and attention to quality.
- Review team outputs for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to planning standards and procedures.
- Provide daily direction, priority setting, and workload balancing across the planning team.
- Support onboarding, training, and performance feedback for planning personnel.
- Reinforce safety expectations and ensure safe work practices are consistently followed.
Production & Order Planning- Develop and maintain master production schedules based on customer demand, work orders, capacity constraints, and material availability.
- Review incoming orders for feasibility, timing, and alignment with capacity plans.
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Sales to resolve conflicts and adjust plans as needed.
- Ensure schedules are executable, optimized, and aligned with plant priorities and labor capability.
Execution Monitoring & Issue Resolution- Track execution against daily and weekly production plans, identifying gaps and risks early.
- Lead problem-solving efforts for schedule disruptions, shortages, equipment constraints, or labor limitations.
- Communicate status updates, risks, and mitigation plans clearly to internal stakeholders.
- Drive corrective actions and follow-up to minimize customer impact and recovery delays.
Cross-Functional Coordination- Act as the primary planning contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Sales, Operations, and Logistics.
- Ensure timely and accurate communication across functions to support order fulfillment and operational continuity.
- Align planning activities with broader operational goals, inventory strategies, and customer commitments.
Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement- Analyze planning and execution data including schedule adherence, lead times, backlog, and exception trends.
- Prepare and present planning performance reports to management.
- Identify recurring issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness.
- Support system discipline and data integrity within ERP, MES, or related planning tools.
Shift & Shop-Floor Support- Coordinate pre-shift planning activities, post-shift reviews, and schedule adjustments as required.
- Support shop-floor teams by clarifying priorities, resolving planning-related questions, and adjusting plans in real time when needed.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related technical field.
- 3-5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, order management, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience leading or mentoring others strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, and material flow.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, prioritize work, and communicate effectively across functions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supervising planners or scheduling teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence principles.
- Experience working in regulated or complex manufacturing environments.
- Advanced ERP or planning system experience (SAP, Oracle, MES, or similar).
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $92,719.00 - $127,489.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
