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# Production Planning & Control Leader (MPS/ERP)

- **Company:** Alinabal - Manufacturing Facilities
- **Location:** Milford, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Syteline, Infor
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/d0e0e60d-3fa8-48d7-99e5-7c3452db680a/production-planning-control-leader-mpserp

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
 * 5+ years in manufacturing planning, master scheduling, production control, or supply chain.
 * Leadership experience guiding planners/schedulers or production control teams.
 * Fluency in ERP/MRP and practical MPS ownership.
 * Depth in capacity planning, inventory management, MRP logic, and shop-floor scheduling.
 * Analytical rigor, organization, and problem-solving strength.
 * Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving factory environment.
 * Clear, persuasive communication.

Preferred Extras

 * APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM or CSCP).
 * Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other CI experience.
 * Experience with S&OP/IBP processes.
 * Advanced Excel and experience with planning/reporting dashboards.
 * Experience with Infor (Syteline).
 * Automotive and/or aerospace manufacturing background.

Leadership Profile

 * Strategic and analytical thinker with strong prioritization
 * Decisive, accountable, and focused on outcomes
 * Coach and developer of teams
 * Cross-functional collaborator and effective escalator
 * Root-cause problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
 * Calm and effective under shifting priorities

## Description

We're seeking a hands-on Production Planning & Control Leader to own the master schedule, guide a high-performing planning team, and keep supply, capacity, and demand in lockstep. If you thrive in complexity and love turning signals into a crisp, executable plan, this is your stage.

Your First 90 Days: What Success Looks Like

 * Stabilize the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and align it with demand, inventory policy, and capacity constraints.
 * Introduce standard work for planners and simplify ERP/MRP transactions to improve data accuracy.
 * Stand up a weekly risk review to identify shortages, bottlenecks, and schedule threats early.
 * Reduce expedites and past-due orders through disciplined sequencing and cross-functional escalation.

Core Responsibilities

 * Master Scheduling: Construct a forward-looking MPS from forecasts and orders; convert into shop schedules that protect due dates and cost.
 * Constraint Management: Balance labor, machines, tooling, and materials to safeguard throughput and minimize changeovers and overtime.
 * Exception Control: Monitor execution daily; deploy recovery plans for misses, shortages, and unplanned downtime.
 * Team Enablement: Lead and coach planners and production control associates; set priorities, allocate work, and develop talent.
 * Materials Readiness: Partner with Purchasing/Materials to ensure timely inbound flow; adjust safety stocks, lead times, and replenishment rules.
 * Capacity Roadmapping: Run short-, mid-, and long-range capacity models; support decisions on overtime, shifts, outsourcing, equipment, and staffing.
 * Cross-Functional Rhythm: Align with Sales/Customer Service on priorities; collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Supply Chain to remove blockers.
 * S&OP/IBP: Participate in monthly/weekly forums; communicate plan changes, risks, and expected service levels.
 * Systems Discipline: Maintain accurate work orders, priorities, and statuses in ERP/MRP; build dashboards to visualize plan health.

Results You'll Drive

 * Higher On-Time Delivery (OTD) with stronger Schedule Adherence
 * Improved Production Schedule Attainment and reduced backlog/past due
 * Better Inventory Turns and Inventory Accuracy
 * Increased Material Availability with fewer expedites
 * Higher Capacity Utilization and shorter Production Lead Time
 * Uplift in Planner/Production Control team capability