Hiring: Planning Manager Company: LHH Location: Garland, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:48:29 Target Skills & Keywords : Kanban, Lean Manufacturing About the job Experience: •5+ years of manufacturing planning, production scheduling, supply chain, or operations experience. Required Skills: •Create and maintain the master production schedule based on customer demand, forecasts, and production requirements. •Balance plant capacity, labor resources, inventory levels, and customer delivery expectations. •Monitor critical work center loads and proactively identify capacity constraints. •Coordinate production priorities to maximize customer service and on-time delivery performance. •Ensure efficient utilization of plant resources and outsourced manufacturing capacity. •Lead daily production planning meetings and drive follow-up actions. •Inventory & Materials Management •Develop strategies to improve inventory turns while supporting customer demand. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred. •Leadership experience managing planning, scheduling, or order management personnel. •In-depth knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning methodologies. •Proven ability to balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory levels, and operational priorities. •Advanced analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions. •Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. •MBA or advanced business education. •Lean Manufacturing experience and continuous improvement leadership. •Advanced ERP, MRP, forecasting, and operational planning expertise. •Leadership Competencies Compensation: •$115,000 - $125,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!