Mid Level Production Planning Supervisor Jobs
Mid level production planning supervisor jobs go to professionals ready to own end-to-end production schedules, mentor junior coordinators, and drive supply chain decisions with limited oversight. Hiring runs across Energy, Retail, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote openings, and employers like HD Supply, FreshDirect, and TotalEnergies competing for supervisors 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 Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level production planning supervisor job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight production schedules you built and managed independently, cross-functional coordination you led, and measurable outcomes like reduced lead times or improved on-time delivery rates. Tailor your resume to show you've moved beyond task execution into decision-making, and emphasize ERP or MRP system proficiency, since employers at this level expect hands-on tool experience from day one.
Which companies hire mid level production planning supervisors?
Companies hiring mid level production planning supervisors right now include HD Supply, FreshDirect, and TotalEnergies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturers, distribution companies, and consumer goods firms tend to be the most active, particularly those running high-volume operations where experienced supervisors who can manage planning cycles independently add immediate value.
Are there remote mid level production planning supervisor jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field involve some on-site coordination. About 0% of mid level production planning supervisor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a growing number of companies willing to offer schedule flexibility for planning and analytical functions while keeping floor-level oversight in person.
How do I move up to a mid level production planning supervisor role?
The path from entry level into mid level comes from accumulating depth across the full planning cycle, not just one piece of it. Focus on taking ownership of complete production plans, learning ERP systems thoroughly, and volunteering for cross-department projects that expose you to procurement, logistics, and scheduling trade-offs. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as inventory reductions or improved fulfillment rates, is what signals readiness to take on supervisor-level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level production planning supervisors?
Mid Level production planning supervisor roles concentrate in Energy, Retail, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-volume supply chains where experienced supervisors who can manage planning autonomously and coordinate across teams are essential to keeping operations on schedule.