A position at FTI can be the answer to your future career. In this role, you’ll be part of a progressive national leader in electrical planning, engineering, technology and energy services. FTI enables employee growth and success through industry-leading training and development, utilization of the latest industry technologies, and an uncompromised focus on safety. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training and tuition reimbursement to an award-winning wellness program.

The Manufacturing Planning and Control Manager is responsible for developing and managing integrated production planning and scheduling strategies that align customer demand with operational capacity, material availability, and delivery objectives for OEM products. This role ensures the accurate translation of sales forecasts and order intake into production and scheduling plans that enable efficient resource utilization, inventory control, and on-time fulfillment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical leader who excels at cross-functional collaboration and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with complex product configurations and dynamic scheduling needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or planning-focused role. Experience in OEM, configure-to-order, or high-mix manufacturing environments preferred. Preferred qualifications include experience with ERP systems and advanced planning and scheduling tools; strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, BOM structures, routings, work center scheduling, and capacity constraints; experience scheduling production in a discrete manufacturing environment; demonstrated ability to balance strategic planning with practical, hands-on execution in a dynamic manufacturing environment; proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools; and a proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-to-medium volume production setting.

Travel: Up to 25% depending on business needs.

Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Integrated Demand, Production Planning, and Scheduling:

Translate sales forecasts, customer orders, and historical trends into executable production and scheduling plans that align with plant capacity and material availability.Maintain a rolling planning and scheduling horizon to support visibility and adaptability.Coordinate production planning with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure plan feasibility and schedule execution.Slot orders in the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and generate detailed shop floor schedules that balance customer commitments with efficient use of resources.Develop and maintain production schedules that support takt time, reduce changeovers, and optimize flow across work centers.Monitor schedule adherence, proactively adjust schedules in response to demand fluctuations or operational constraints, and communicate changes across stakeholders.

Capacity & Resource Management:

Perform long- and mid-term capacity planning based on forecasted demand and available labor/equipment resources.Identify potential resource constraints and collaborate with manufacturing leadership to develop mitigation strategies (e.g., staffing plans, outsourcing, shift alignment).Coordinate with Sales to align production capacity and scheduling with Capable-To-Promise (CTP) commitments.Ensure that the scheduling process supports a leveled and predictable production environment.

Inventory & Material Strategy:

Define planning parameters for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to support service levels and inventory targets.Partner with procurement and warehouse teams to manage inventory health, avoid shortages, and reduce excess or obsolete stock.Ensure scheduling logic aligns with material lead times and availability to prevent disruptions.

SIOP Process Leadership:

Play a key role in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process by preparing capacity, scheduling and supply readiness inputs.Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance to align production and scheduling plans with business objectives and customer commitments.

Systems & Reporting:

Leverage ERP and advanced planning and scheduling tools to manage production and schedule plans, track performance metrics, and drive data-driven decision-making.Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), capacity outlooks, schedule adherence, and inventory trends to leadership.

Process Improvement & Systems:

Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and material flow.Optimize scheduling rules, sequencing, and planning processes to improve throughput and responsiveness.Utilize ERP and scheduling tools to drive efficiency and visibility across the value stream.

Team Leadership & Development:

Lead a team of planners and schedulers providing guidance, performance feedback, and development opportunities.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the planning and control team.Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

SURGE your career forward!
Employees at FTI grow faster because they are a part of a nationally leading team of electrical planners, engineers, designers, electricians, and business professionals.

Your Personal Growth: Build your career path by taking advantage of our industry leading training and leadership development programs.

Leverage Technology: Our virtual design and build programs that offer the latest in robotic total stations, 3D scanning, virtual and augmented reality and drone surveillance and assessment.

Uncompromised Safety: When we see others in our space averaging 2.7 safety rating and ours average .42, you know that we value you and your safety above all else.

We offer competitive, merit-based wages; career path development and flexible and a robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training, tuition reimbursement and a top-notch wellness program.

We pride ourselves on a “Ground up Growth” mentality that puts you in the spotlight. Becoming a member of the FTI team means you’ve officially put yourself in the driver’s seat of your career. Through our career development and continued education programs, you’ll have options to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “Merit to the Core” organization, and we pride ourselves on our ability to reward and recognize top performers.

BENEFITS ARE THE GAME CHANGER
FTI enriches the lives of its employees through industry-leading total rewards. Our compensation, benefits, time off, and wellness programs are designed to reward individual results that create team success, improve financial security for our employees and their families, and encourage healthy lifestyles. As an eligible employee*, your programs include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Award-Winning Wellness Program and Incentives

401(k) Retirement & 401(a) Profit Sharing Plans

Paid Time Off

Performance Incentives/Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

And so much more!

*Regular/Full-Time Employees are eligible for FTI benefit programs.

We stand strong in our values as we work to Create World-Class Opportunities to Succeed through:

Uncompromised focus on keeping people SAFE.

Building TRUST in everything we do.

REDEFINING what’s possible.

Rewarding individual results that create TEAM SUCCESS.

If you’re ready to learn more about growing your career with us, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.