Production Planning Manager

Manager of Production Planning

Lead and own production planning for UL1741 electrical cabinets, harnesses, overmold fuses and fabricated components (copper bus bars, steel panels, pile caps). Ensure on-time delivery, optimal inventory, capacity utilization, cost control, quality, and safety by partnering with engineering, procurement, business development and manufacturing.

Company Overview:

Premier PV is a leading manufacturer of solar electrical balance of systems solutions and renewable energy products, dedicated to advancing sustainable energy technologies. Our mission is to provide innovative, efficient, and reliable products that enhance solar energy systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and own short-, mid-, and long-term production plans and master production schedules (MPS) aligned to demand, sales forecasts and business priorities.
• Drive ERP/MRP parameterization, data integrity and change management for production, capacity and resource planning.
• Lead S&OP / demand-supply reconciliation and translate business plans into a robust product supply plan across the time horizon.
• Oversee BOM/route validation in ERP and identify material/lead-time gaps to create WIP-feasible schedules.
• Manage material planning and collaborate with Procurement to secure components and maintain safety stock and reorder policies.
• Allocate capacity and resources across lines; identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions (shift changes, subcontracting, CAPEX).
• Own inventory strategy and KPIs to minimize stockouts and excess inventory while supporting service targets.
• Improve planning processes and drive productivity gains measured by OEE, lead time reduction, and inventory turns; lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Lead, mentor and develop the production planning team; set objectives, conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to prioritize production, resolve issues and ensure customer requirements are met.
• Produce and present regular reporting and analytics (schedule adherence, OTD, forecast accuracy, capacity utilization); recommend actions.
• Ensure compliance with quality (ISO 9002), safety and company policies in planning activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field; MBA or advanced supply chain certification preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in production planning or manufacturing operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial role; experience with electrical, harness, or fabricated components preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Demonstrated experience with S&OP, capacity planning, inventory optimization and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder-management and leadership skills.
• APICS- CPIM/ SCM, Lean Green/ Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Visio and familiarity with BI/reporting tools.

Key Performance Indicators:

• On-time delivery (OTD)
• Production schedule adherence
• Inventory turns / days of inventory
• Forecast accuracy / fill rate
• Capacity utilization and OEE
• Scrap/rework rates

Working Conditions:

• Onsite at manufacturing facility; occasional travel to suppliers/plants. Flexible hours as needed to support production.

BENEFITS AND PAY:

• Competitive salary range, based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous benefits package including paid holidays, PTO, sick leave as per state regulations, medical/dental/vision insurance, FSA/HSA, disability coverages, and a 401K plan with matching contributions.

Premier PV provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Premier PV reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

AGENCY STATEMENT:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of Premier PV.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.