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Production Planning Manager - Saint Louis Missouri
Company: SKF
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Posted On: 05/11/2025
Production Planning Manager
Location: St. Louis, MO
Salary Range: $101,000 to $120,000
About SKF:
SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.
We're guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.
We're a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.
Learn about SKF at
www.skf.com
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The Lubrication Lifetime Solutions division
of SKF consists of a global team that develops and manufactures lubrication solutions and tools & equipment for use in industrial applications and automotive shops.
Job Summary:
The Production Planning Manager will develop, supervise, and support the execution of the Master Schedule to Finished Goods. Implement planning rules that support schedule achievement and meet inventory goals as specified by management. Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Master Scheduler and Sales to achieve accurate and timely implementation of new products and engineering changes, while minimizing associated excess inventories.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervise production planning department in daily activities
- Perform rough cut capacity planning
- Participate in Value Stream Mapping to identify bottlenecks and plan for capacity growth
- Provide the shop floor with work as required to meet production schedules and maintain productive operation
- Identify and address problems which may interfere with schedule attainment
- Prioritize work to meet schedules, customer needs, and maintain shop floor productivity
- Work with Customer Service, Manufacturing and Purchasing as required to deliver special orders. Adjust schedules and advise Manufacturing accordingly.
- Identify production problems throughout the manufacturing operation and notify customer service of impact on delivery
- Establish appropriate procedures, train and supervise Production Planners to assure competence in the use of the MRP system and preparation of weekly assembly schedules.
- Maintain, handle grievances, schedule overtime, maintain staffing, take disciplinary actions and comply with union contract provisions.
- Develop and use JDE on-line reports appropriate employee records and queries as required to perform Production Planning function. Work with IT to develop and maintain reports and systems to enhance job efficiency.
- Build & review the master schedule to correlate with material/capacity or customer needs. Provide effective capacity planning information as needed to identify required manufacturing resources (employee and capital).
- Identify and implement improvements in scheduling techniques that result in more obtainable schedules and/or shorter lead times to the market
- Supervise implementation (through Production Planners) of new products and engineering changes. Work closely with all related departments to minimize excess and obsolete inventory and achieve targeted phase-in/phase-out dates
Job Education, Experience and Qualifications:
- Four-year degree or equivalent in business or materials management.
- Five years' experience in a manufacturing planning environment
- One year of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Job Skills, Knowledge and other requirements:
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