Ajulia Executive Search is hiring: Director Production Planning in Atlanta

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$100,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

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The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain leads capacity planning, manufacturing sourcing, inventory management, product lifecycle changes, and supply chain analytics to ensure exceptional on-time, in-full (OTIF) service levels. This role oversees inter-site inventory movement, supports subcontractor services, and manages a team of direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain will maintain and update capacity models; identify constraints and propose solutions
• Manage safety stock targets (SMQs) and troubleshoot inventory issues
• Oversee product data setup (departments, work centers, BOMs, routing, sourcing rules)
• The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain will direct new product launches, SKU transitions, and product phase-outs
• Lead planning team in inter-site order fulfillment, scheduling, and product change management
• Support plant planners with prioritization and continuous improvement
• The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain will collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, sales, engineering, logistics, and customer service
• Lead the year-end physical inventory process

Qualifications

• The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain must hold a bachelor’s degree. Masters preferred.
• Must hold an ASCM certification
• Must have a minimum of 10 years in production planning, supply chain management from a food packaging/manufacturing (thermoforming preferably) background.
• Must have 5+ years of supervisory experience in a director level from a food packaging/ manufacturing (thermoforming preferably) background.
• The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain must be proficient in ERP systems, MRP/MPS, and inventory management
• Must be able to mentor and train team members as needed.
• Flexible 24/7 in a manufacturing environment
• Must be proficient with computers with strong presentation skills.
• The Director of Production Planning – Supply Chain must be willing to travel as needed.
• MUST HOLD A CITIZENSHIP/ GREEN CARD WITH US EXPERIENCE

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Direct Hire
• 401k
• Paid time off
• $100K-$125K/ANNUM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Production

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

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