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Danaher

Senior Production Planner

Waltham, MA · On-site +1

$90K - $150K/yr

The Senior Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing daily, weekly, and monthly ... This position reports to the production and material planning manager and is part of the Inventory ...

Steel Craft

Production Planner

Hartford, WI · On-site

Experience and/or Training: * 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials management, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role. * Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP ...

Panelmatic

Senior Supply Planning Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Panelmatic seeking a Senior Supply Planning Manager to lead production planning and materials planning function across a fast-moving engineered-to-order manufacturing environment. This role will ...

Fortive

Sr. Product Planning Manager

Everett, WA · On-site

$139K - $184K/yr

We are seeking a Sr. Product Planning Manager who can shape the future of our Biomedical portfolio through innovation, market analysis, and strategic foresight. Our products are critical to the ...

Fortive

Sr. Product Planning Manager

$129K - $170K/yr

We are seeking a Sr. Product Planning Manager who can shape the future of our Biomedical portfolio through innovation, market analysis, and strategic foresight. Our products are critical to the ...

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How much do senior production planning manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior production planning manager in the United States is $90,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Production Planning Manager vs Production Scheduler?

AspectSenior Production Planning ManagerProduction Scheduler
ResponsibilitiesOversees production planning, manages teams, develops strategies, and coordinates across departments.Creates detailed production schedules, updates timelines, and ensures daily production targets are met.
Required SkillsStrong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills.Attention to detail, scheduling software proficiency, and time management.
CertificationsOften requires APICS CPIM or CSCP certifications.May benefit from APICS certifications but not always required.
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with collaboration across departments, sometimes on-site.

While both roles focus on production planning, the Senior Production Planning Manager has a broader strategic and managerial scope, overseeing teams and planning processes, whereas the Production Scheduler concentrates on detailed scheduling and daily operations. The senior role typically requires more experience and certifications, with a focus on leadership and strategy, while the scheduler handles the execution of plans at a tactical level.

Do senior production planning managers make good money?

Senior production planning managers typically earn a competitive salary that reflects their experience and responsibility level, often including bonuses and benefits. Salaries can vary based on industry, location, and company size, but they generally offer above-average compensation compared to entry-level roles in manufacturing or supply chain management.

What does a senior production planning manager do?

A senior production planning manager oversees the scheduling and coordination of manufacturing processes to ensure timely production and delivery of products. They analyze demand forecasts, optimize resource allocation, and use planning tools like ERP systems to improve efficiency and meet production targets.
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Infographic showing various Senior Production Planning Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,574 per year, or $43.5 per hour.

Sr Production Planner

Sierra Space Corporation

Middleton, WI • On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Sierra Space Careers:
At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.
Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.
We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.
About the Role
The Sr. Production Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining efficient production schedules, ensuring that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to meet production goals and deadlines. This role involves implementing Lean Manufacturing practices, leading scheduling best practices, and utilizing advanced skills in ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL. The Sr. Production Planner also ensures that production processes are optimized and aligned with industry standards, particularly in aerospace and automotive manufacturing.
In this role, you will create and maintain efficient production schedules to meet production goals and deadlines while ensuring that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to support these schedules. You will implement Lean Manufacturing and scheduling best practices, utilizing advanced skills in ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to optimize production planning processes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure alignment of production schedules with business objectives and maintain accurate records of production schedules, material requirements, and resource allocation. Additionally, you will monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address any issues or delays. You will perform data analysis, present relevant findings and suggestions to stakeholders, and provide insights and recommendations to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
About You
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission.
We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
  • Typically 8+ years of related experience.
  • Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and leading scheduling best practices.
  • Highly skilled with ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL.
  • Extensive experience with production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment, preferably Aerospace or Automotive.
  • Proven track record of optimizing production processes and improving efficiency.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools to support decision-making processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001.
  • Understanding of capacity planning and resource allocation to optimize production efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certification: APICS.
  • Experience using Python, R, MS Project, PowerBI, Tableau.

Compensation:
Pay Range:
$100,143.00 - $137,696.25
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
Elevate Your Career
At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.
Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

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