Production Planning Leader

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Why you should join:

As a Production Planning Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Production Planners and ensuring the optimal utilization of production capacity while maintaining a high level of customer service.
This role combines operational planning, data analysis, and people leadership.

Your daily tasks:
Team Leadership
• Lead and coordinate the daily work of the Production Planning team
• Develop team capabilities and foster accountability for results
• Ensure effective workload distribution and prioritization
Production Planning
• Plan and release production orders
• Monitor production plan execution and implement adjustments when needed
• Analyze demand versus production capacity
• Manage production loading, cycle times, and bottlenecks
KPI Management & Analysis
• Monitor key performance indicators (e.g., On-Time Delivery, Plan Adherence, Capacity Utilization)
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions
• Prepare analyses to support operational decision-making
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Material Planning, Production, and Quality teams
• Collaborate with Customer Service on customer order confirmation and prioritization
• Escalate operational risks impacting the supply chain
Operational Procurement Coordination
• Support operational purchasing activities based on the production plan
• Ensure material availability is aligned with production requirements
Continuous Improvement
• Drive process improvements within the Production Planning function
• Participate in optimization initiatives related to capacity, lead times, and inventory

Your ideal backgriund:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Production Planning
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous people management experience is an advantage
• Experience working with SAP
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel and reporting
• Good understanding of production planning processes, including MRP, capacity planning, and scheduling
• Strong decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• English minimum B2 level

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