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

As of Aug 7, 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.

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 and 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.

Is production planning a stressful job?

Production planning managers coordinate manufacturing schedules, inventory, and resource allocation, which can involve high-pressure situations to meet deadlines and optimize efficiency. The role often requires strong organizational skills, problem-solving, and the ability to handle unexpected disruptions, making it potentially stressful during peak periods or when managing tight deadlines.

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.

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Regional Production Planning Manager

HD Supply

Burlington, NJ • On-site

$122K - $187K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


HD Supply rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 153 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

142nd of 412 rated retail wholesalers


Job description

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related area.

  • 7+ years of supply chain operations experience.

  • Experience working directly with senior leadership on key initiatives.

Job Summary

Provides strategic planning, communication, and guidance to supply chain leadership to ensure seamless distribution center operations. Oversees the execution of production and labor plans, monitors key performance indicators, and ensures efficient building flow, optimal staffing, and alignment with organizational goals.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

  • Implements strategic initiatives to enhance associate experience, optimize work scheduling, and drive productivity growth.
  • Partners with senior operations leaders to develop departmental labor plans and workforce compositions that meet customer service expectations and controllable labor budgets across multiple distribution centers, while sharing optimization strategies.
  • Configures and maintains supply chain systems to develop production plans, establish divisional structures and operational cadences, and optimize costs while improving service levels and supporting a positive associate experience.
  • Analyzes operational performance to identify opportunities to adjust distribution plans and improve effectiveness, while determining root causes of performance variation across the division.
  • Provides education and training to DC and senior leadership on processes, tools, and resources; offers coaching in identified areas of need; and identifies common themes in distribution centers across division to prioritize future valuecreation opportunities.
  • Forecasts shortterm productivity targets based on staffing trends, strategic initiatives, and process changes to align costs with profit and loss goals while optimizing operations across multiple distribution centers in the assigned division.
  • Collaborates with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and leadership teams to address distribution center staffing and training needs across the division while driving broader changes to enhance performance throughout the network.

Nature and Scope

  • Solutions require analysis and investigation.
  • Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. May recommend/make decisions regarding new programs/initiatives that have significant impact to the business and carry consequences in unsuccessful endeavors.
  • Manages a larger team or multiple small teams through direction of subordinate management and/or supervisory 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 travel more than 50% 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.

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Pay Range

$122,300.00-$187,900.00 Annual

HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:

  • Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plans
  • Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Whole Life insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VA, VT, and WA law requires the posting of the potential salary range for advertised jobs. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including market data, experience, skills, internal equity and other factors.

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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