Job description
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Why you should join:
As a Production Planning Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Production Planners and ensuring the optimal utilization of production capacity while maintaining a high level of customer service.
This role combines operational planning, data analysis, and people leadership.
Your daily tasks:
Team Leadership
- Lead and coordinate the daily work of the Production Planning team
- Develop team capabilities and foster accountability for results
- Ensure effective workload distribution and prioritization
Production Planning
- Plan and release production orders
- Monitor production plan execution and implement adjustments when needed
- Analyze demand versus production capacity
- Manage production loading, cycle times, and bottlenecks
KPI Management & Analysis
- Monitor key performance indicators (e.g., On-Time Delivery, Plan Adherence, Capacity Utilization)
- Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions
- Prepare analyses to support operational decision-making
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Material Planning, Production, and Quality teams
- Collaborate with Customer Service on customer order confirmation and prioritization
- Escalate operational risks impacting the supply chain
Operational Procurement Coordination
- Support operational purchasing activities based on the production plan
- Ensure material availability is aligned with production requirements
Continuous Improvement
- Drive process improvements within the Production Planning function
- Participate in optimization initiatives related to capacity, lead times, and inventory
Your ideal backgriund:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Production Planning
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Previous people management experience is an advantage
- Experience working with SAP
- Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel and reporting
- Good understanding of production planning processes, including MRP, capacity planning, and scheduling
- Strong decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
- English minimum B2 level
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