VP of Planning

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Description JOB SUMMARY: The VP of Planning in a manufacturing environment leads long-range planning, production planning, capacity forecasting, and cross-functional alignment to ensure the company achieves operational efficiency, customer service, quality, and cost targets. This role bridges strategic planning with plant-floor execution—integrating supply chain, production, engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives into a cohesive operational strategy ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Strategic & Capacity Planning 2. Production Planning & Scheduling Oversight 3. Supply Chain & Materials Planning 4. Operational Excellence & Process Innovation 5. Performance Management & Analytics 6. Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment - Develop long-term manufacturing capacity plans that align with business growth, market demand, and financial objectives. - Forecast resource requirements for materials, equipment, technology, and workforce to meet production targets while maintaining budget constraints. - Collaborate with R&D to plan for new product introductions and manufacturing integration. - Oversee production scheduling processes to ensure cost-effective, efficient output...