Production Planning Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the planning staff, providing daily direction and workload balancing.
• Develop and maintain master production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Sales to resolve scheduling conflicts and adjust plans.
• Track execution against production plans and lead problem-solving efforts for disruptions or shortages.
• Analyze planning data, including schedule adherence and lead times, to prepare performance reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Act as the primary planning contact for internal and external stakeholders to ensure order fulfillment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, prioritize competing tasks, and communicate effectively across functions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising planners or scheduling teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence principles.
• Experience working in regulated or complex manufacturing environments.
• Advanced experience with ERP or planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, or MES.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions of up to 4%.
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid parental leave and family building support.
• Paid time off and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About the Company

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our Solar business delivers industry-leading, U.S.-made solar components, including hyper-pure polysilicon, solar wafers, and photovoltaic modules, to serve growing global energy demands.