Production Planning Manager

Production Planning Manager Location: California (On-site) Compensation: $125,000 – $195,000 annually About Us Fruition Group US is a specialist recruitment partner working across technology, engineering, and cleantech markets in the US, UK, Ireland, and Europe. We're currently retained by a privately owned, high-mix electronics manufacturer building precision RF and microwave hardware for aerospace, defense, and commercial customers, to fill a senior planning leadership position. Job Brief Overview Our client is seeking a seasoned Planning Manager to lead its Planning and Scheduling team in a complex, low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. You'll own the master schedule and priorities that drive on-time delivery, partnering closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to secure the materials and capacity needed to hit committed lead times. About the Role Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of Planners and Schedulers, setting clear goals and holding the team accountable for quality and deadlines. Own performance management, training, and succession planning across the group, building a self-sufficient bench. Partner with HR on hiring and organizational design as the team scales. Planning & Scheduling Own the master schedule and priorities that direct daily production activity, balancing hands-on execution with team leadership. Set realistic, aggressive lead times and maintain ERP planning parameters, including lot sizes, safety stock, Kanban, and inventory targets. Actively manage work in progress, resolve stalled jobs and bottlenecks, and drive daily recovery actions with Manufacturing. Cross-Functional Collaboration Represent Planning in S&OP and leadership forums, driving alignment across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality. Partner with Sales Operations to rationalize customer demand and with Supply Chain to secure materials. Lead cross-functional teams to resolve supply issues affecting on-time delivery. Data & Capacity Analysis Use data analysis, including queries, trending, and statistics, to identify systemic issues and drive root-cause corrective action. Build and maintain capacity models for key work centers, projecting labor and equipment loading to flag future gaps. Track Supply Planning KPIs and report progress to the Executive Team. Specialized Program Support Oversee specialized program planning, including space, high-reliability, and new product introduction work, through a dedicated planner, ensuring program requirements are integrated and prioritized within the overall build schedule. Key Requirements Required Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or a related field. 8+ years in an IC or electronics manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in a production planning management role. Proven ERP experience prioritizing production and optimizing inventory. Strong data analysis skills, including queries, data manipulation, statistics, and trending. Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a planning and scheduling team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to leadership. Benefits & Working Conditions Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Company-paid long-term disability and life / AD&D insurance. Four weeks of paid time off plus paid holidays. 401(k) with employer matching and a college loan subsidy program. Ready to lead a planning function that keeps a complex, high-mix production floor running on time? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to Haydn at haydn.spires@fruitiongroup.com .

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