Mid Level Production Planning Manager Jobs
Mid level production planning manager jobs go to professionals ready to own production schedules end to end, coordinate across procurement and operations, and make supply decisions with limited oversight. Roles run across Energy, Retail, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site and hybrid settings, and employers like HD Supply, FreshDirect, and TotalEnergies hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsPreferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning and warehouse management.
Job Summary
Manages the execution of production and labor plans within the distribution center, focusing on day-to-day operations to meet key performance indicators and ensure smooth building flow. Works closely with distribution center departments to develop staffing plans, forecast labor needs, and implement strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Leads the production planning process with the local distribution center leadership team, including forecasting labor and equipment needs, creating staffing plans, and making real-time adjustments to meet daily, weekly, and seasonal production goals.
- Coordinates building resources and collaborates with local distribution center departments to ensure alignment and execution of production plans, facilitating cross-departmental meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.
- Partners with human resources and the local distribution center leadership team to manage staffing needs, including scheduled time off, ensuring adequate workforce availability.
- Identifies and resolves backlogs by analyzing bottlenecks, reallocating resources, and addressing opportunities for process improvement within the local distribution center.
- Monitors key performance indicators to ensure production and staffing plans are being executed effectively, making necessary adjustments to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
- Educates and trains the local distribution center leadership team on production planning processes, tools, and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
Nature and Scope
- Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
- Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning and warehouse management.
Job Summary
Manages the execution of production and labor plans within the distribution center, focusing on day-to-day operations to meet key performance indicators and ensure smooth building flow. Works closely with distribution center departments to develop staffing plans, forecast labor needs, and implement strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Leads the production planning process with the local distribution center leadership team, including forecasting labor and equipment needs, creating staffing plans, and making real-time adjustments to meet daily, weekly, and seasonal production goals.
- Coordinates building resources and collaborates with local distribution center departments to ensure alignment and execution of production plans, facilitating cross-departmental meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.
- Partners with human resources and the local distribution center leadership team to manage staffing needs, including scheduled time off, ensuring adequate workforce availability.
- Identifies and resolves backlogs by analyzing bottlenecks, reallocating resources, and addressing opportunities for process improvement within the local distribution center.
- Monitors key performance indicators to ensure production and staffing plans are being executed effectively, making necessary adjustments to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
- Educates and trains the local distribution center leadership team on production planning processes, tools, and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
Nature and Scope
- Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
- Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Mid Level Production Planning Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level production planning manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just support. Highlight specific production schedules you managed independently, supplier coordination you led, and decisions you made without escalation. Applications that show measurable outcomes, such as reduced lead times or improved on-time delivery rates, stand out. Tailor your resume to the industry's planning tools and demonstrate that you can operate with limited oversight from day one.
Which companies hire mid level production planning managers?
Companies hiring mid level production planning managers right now include HD Supply, FreshDirect, and TotalEnergies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring typically comes from mid-size manufacturers, large consumer goods companies, and industrial operations that need planners who can own a production line or product category without constant supervision.
Are there remote mid level production planning manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field involve some on-site coordination. About 0% of mid level production planning manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in companies where planning and scheduling systems are cloud-based and cross-functional collaboration happens digitally. Fully remote roles are more common in software-driven manufacturing and distribution than in traditional plant environments.
How do I move up to a mid level production planning manager role?
The path runs through progressively broader ownership. Early-career planners build fluency in ERP systems, demand forecasting, and production scheduling fundamentals. Moving up means taking on a full product line or facility, coordinating directly with procurement and operations leaders, and demonstrating measurable impact on delivery performance or inventory efficiency. Certifications like CPIM deepen credibility and signal readiness for greater scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level production planning managers?
Mid Level production planning manager roles concentrate in Energy, Retail, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their production cycles, supply chain complexity, and volume requirements demand planners who can manage constraints and deliver consistent output without senior-level intervention.