Production Planning Leader (F/M/D)

Job Title: Production Planning Leader (F/M/D) 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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Job Locations:

PANATTONI PARK

SZCZECIN 1 KABLOWA, Zachodniopomorskie 70-895

Poland

Posting City: SZCZECIN 1 KABLOWA Job Country: Poland Travel Required: Less than 10% Requisition ID: 150655 Workplace Type: Onsite External Careers Page: Manufacturing