# Production Planning Manager

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** Arvada, CO
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $155k – $185k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Sales And Operations Planning, Master Production Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning, Capacity Planning, ERP, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Lean Manufacturing
**Posted:** 2026-08-19

> Leads production planning for advanced manufacturing, owning S&OP, master scheduling, capacity planning, and operational performance while managing a team of planners. Requires 8+ years in manufacturing planning or operations, direct people leadership, ERP/MRP expertise, and a bachelor's degree.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead, hire, mentor, coach, and develop the Production Planning team.
- Drive Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) across Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management.
- Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing demand, capacity, labor, and material readiness.
- Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, adjust schedules, and improve throughput and schedule attainment.
- Evaluate manufacturing capacity, labor constraints, and production resources for short- and long-term planning.
- Develop scalable planning processes, reporting, and standard work.
- Track schedule attainment, on-time delivery, inventory health, throughput, and planning accuracy; drive corrective actions.
- Support new product introductions and transitions into production.
- Use ERP/MRP systems to manage production planning, inventory, work orders, and manufacturing schedules.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
- 3+ years of direct people-management experience leading production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations teams.
- Experience with Master Production Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning, and capacity planning in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical skills using Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, prioritize competing needs, and communicate with frontline teams and executive leadership.
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence principles.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in high-growth, advanced manufacturing, or highly configurable products.
- Experience manufacturing electrical systems, modular infrastructure, data center equipment, or complex industrial products.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation range: $155,000-$185,000.
- Restricted Stock Units included in all offers.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave programs.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer HSA contributions.
- Paid parental leave, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
- Mental health and wellness support.
- Commuter benefits and cell phone stipend.
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 4% of salary.
- Volunteer time off, global travel insurance, emergency assistance, daily meals allowance, and location-specific perks.

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