Production Planning Manager Jobs

Discover Production Planning Manager opportunities with organizations seeking leaders who can align demand, resources, and manufacturing capacity. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find opportunities that match their expertise and career goals.

What Does a Production Planning Manager Do?

Production Planning Managers coordinate the plans and processes that keep manufacturing operations running efficiently. They translate forecasts and customer demand into production schedules, balance capacity with labor and materials, and work across manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, and sales teams. Their responsibilities may also include monitoring inventory, resolving scheduling constraints, improving planning processes, and reporting on key performance measures.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, supply chain management, or related fields. Strong candidates combine analytical problem-solving with practical knowledge of scheduling, capacity planning, inventory control, and continuous improvement. Familiarity with ERP and planning systems, demand forecasting, and data analysis can be valuable, along with clear communication and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Career Opportunities in Production Planning

Production Planning Managers work across industries such as industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on a plant, product line, region, or broader supply chain. Experienced professionals may progress into senior planning, materials management, supply chain leadership, or operations management positions.

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Browse Production Planning Manager openings and identify roles suited to your background in manufacturing and operations. Ladders specializes in vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, so you can focus your search on professional opportunities with compensation at that level.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Production Planning Manager do?question toggle

    A Production Planning Manager develops and coordinates production schedules based on demand, available capacity, labor, and materials. The role often includes monitoring inventory and performance, addressing schedule disruptions, and collaborating with manufacturing and supply chain teams.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Production Planning Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek relevant experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain operations. Knowledge of scheduling, forecasting, inventory, ERP systems, and data analysis is commonly useful, as are communication and leadership skills.

  • Which industries hire Production Planning Managers?question toggle

    Production Planning Managers are hired in industries with manufacturing or complex production operations, including automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and industrial manufacturing.

  • How can I find Production Planning Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore vetted Production Planning Manager listings on Ladders, which focuses on professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.