Production Planning Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assure inventory and delivery goals are met and drive for the goal of zero customer disappointments while meeting business inventory levels
• Enhance the current processes through the use of Lean methodologies
• Assure the continued development and growth of assigned personnel through strong leadership
• Work to control inventory levels cycle time work center loads and other aspects as required to meet production schedules
• Set strategic direction for planning and scheduling activities within the organization
• Provide leadership in working with Commercial Operations on developing production forecasts (S&OP) and managing factory lead times
• Lead the organization by establishing PCBA schedules
• Responsible for Shipping/Receiving/Material Handling/Warehouse functions
• Manage team of: production planners receiving stock handlers shipping inventory management warehouse and international shipping logistics
• Lead yearly Physical Inventory activity reduce ERP variances
• Contributes to S&OP materials planning based on projected demand
• Monitor Inventory levels weekly to assure alignment to targets
• Provide Feedback to Purchasing Materials Manager as it relates to material needs and planned consumption
• Report KPI Metrics monthly on Inventory levels Delivery Performance Disposition of excess and obsolete material including auction of excess parts
• Escalate key component shortages within GE Grid Automation
• Mine data from ERP system on a regular basis
• Readjusts production schedules based on component shortages
• Maximizes production efficiency with scheduling aligned to constraints
• Utilizes pull methodologies to drive product flow
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in related field or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience in a Materials Planning Role
• Extensive experience using an ERP system such as Oracle or SAP
• Experience leading production planning teams
• Reports to Plant Manager
  

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong business and analytical ability
• Knowledge of PCBA and final assembly manufacturing process
• Familiarity with production control systems and routines
• Ability to effectively manage changing and conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately
• Ability to effectively operate in any organizational structure

Note:

To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA to ensure compliance with applicable legislation the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $91700.00 and $152700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 07 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.