Mural Group
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Production Planning Manager
Compensation:
$70,000–$90,000 per year
Position Overview Are you a strategic leader ready to optimize production planning and drive operational excellence?
A
leading specialty metals manufacturer
is seeking a
Production Planning Manager
to lead its Dunkirk plant’s planning team and ensure efficient scheduling, inventory management, and throughput. In this role, you’ll apply continuous improvement and Theory of Constraints principles to reduce lead times, improve yields, and maximize profitability.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an analytical, results-driven professional to influence production strategy, enhance customer satisfaction, and develop a planning team within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in production planning in a manufacturing environment (metals industry preferred).
Advanced proficiency in Excel and capacity planning tools; VBA programming preferred.
Experience with SharePoint and Power Automate a plus.
Strong understanding of materials planning, master scheduling, and production control.
Deep knowledge of the Theory of Constraints and its application to production workflows.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams and collaborate cross-functionally.
Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic production plans and schedules to balance profitability, inventory, and customer demand.
Oversee inventory management, ensuring alignment with production schedules and minimizing excess while meeting service goals.
Collaborate with corporate planning teams to optimize melt planning and plant coordination.
Lead continuous improvement projects with operations, technical, and IT teams to improve yields, reduce costs, and streamline processes.
Implement business process improvements, including VBA tools and SharePoint automations, to enhance efficiency.
Provide hands‑on support for tactical planning, material applications, and customer order status updates.
Partner cross‑functionally with sales, operations, and technical departments to align production capacity with market demand.
Drive customer service improvements by reducing late orders and improving order transparency.
Lead, mentor, and develop the production planning team to foster accountability and excellence.
Paid time off and 401(k) retirement plan.
Profit‑sharing opportunities.
Professional development and advancement pathways.
Collaborative and safety‑focused workplace.
Take the Next Step Apply now to join a growing industrial team with Mural Industrial as your career partner. Lead production planning initiatives that deliver measurable results in efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Project Management
Industries
Manufacturing
Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing
Primary Metal Manufacturing
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Compensation:
$70,000–$90,000 per year
Position Overview Are you a strategic leader ready to optimize production planning and drive operational excellence?
A
leading specialty metals manufacturer
is seeking a
Production Planning Manager
to lead its Dunkirk plant’s planning team and ensure efficient scheduling, inventory management, and throughput. In this role, you’ll apply continuous improvement and Theory of Constraints principles to reduce lead times, improve yields, and maximize profitability.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an analytical, results-driven professional to influence production strategy, enhance customer satisfaction, and develop a planning team within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in production planning in a manufacturing environment (metals industry preferred).
Advanced proficiency in Excel and capacity planning tools; VBA programming preferred.
Experience with SharePoint and Power Automate a plus.
Strong understanding of materials planning, master scheduling, and production control.
Deep knowledge of the Theory of Constraints and its application to production workflows.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams and collaborate cross-functionally.
Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic production plans and schedules to balance profitability, inventory, and customer demand.
Oversee inventory management, ensuring alignment with production schedules and minimizing excess while meeting service goals.
Collaborate with corporate planning teams to optimize melt planning and plant coordination.
Lead continuous improvement projects with operations, technical, and IT teams to improve yields, reduce costs, and streamline processes.
Implement business process improvements, including VBA tools and SharePoint automations, to enhance efficiency.
Provide hands‑on support for tactical planning, material applications, and customer order status updates.
Partner cross‑functionally with sales, operations, and technical departments to align production capacity with market demand.
Drive customer service improvements by reducing late orders and improving order transparency.
Lead, mentor, and develop the production planning team to foster accountability and excellence.
Paid time off and 401(k) retirement plan.
Profit‑sharing opportunities.
Professional development and advancement pathways.
Collaborative and safety‑focused workplace.
Take the Next Step Apply now to join a growing industrial team with Mural Industrial as your career partner. Lead production planning initiatives that deliver measurable results in efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Project Management
Industries
Manufacturing
Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing
Primary Metal Manufacturing
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