Director Production Planning & Control

About the role

We are looking for a Director, Production Planning & Control to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Vice President, Supply Chain and will be based in San Jose, California or Newark, Delaware. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of short-medium and long-term production plans aligned with customer demand and business objectives.
• Oversee master production scheduling and ensure production plans are achievable based on capacity, materials, labor, and equipment availability.
• Establish planning processes that effectively balance demand, capacity, inventory, service levels, and manufacturing costs.
• Identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans to address bottlenecks, resource limitations and changing demand.
• Ensure production schedules are optimized to maximize throughput, minimize downtime, and improve on-time delivery.
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing supply chain team.
• Prepare and manage department budgets and support strategic planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, or Engineering
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive supply chain experience
• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, demand planning and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle) and advanced planning software.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams and complex supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical, financial, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications, leadership and organizational abilities.
• Comfortable initiating productive discussions in a conflict-adverse environment
• Must be self-motivated with high energy level and a strong work ethic

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Generous Mental Health Support services
• Legal services
• Virtual Physical Therapy access
• Fertility & Family Forming benefits

Pay

Salary range: $209,100.00 - $300,900.00

Schedule

Fully on-site, in-office role, 5 days a week.