Hanger, Inc.

Senior Manufacturing Production Planner

Hanger, Inc.
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeChattanooga • Tennessee • United StatesSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production planning and supply chain management, with a strong focus on analyzing inventory performance, managing production schedules, and driving demand planning efficiency. Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel, with the ability to mentor team members and lead cross-functional discussions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Production PlanningSupply Chain ManagementERP/MRP Systems ProficiencyInventory AnalysisAnalytical Problem-Solving

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead daily production huddles and scheduling discussions, setting priorities across work centers
  • Manage production job schedules across multiple work centers and planning horizons to support on-time supply and delivery
  • Build and assess planning scenarios in response to demand changes, capacity constraints, or supply disruptions
  • Resolve complex scheduling, WIP, and delivery issues
  • Review sales forecasts and recommend production forecasts for leadership input and approval
  • Analyze inventory performance and forecast accuracy; identify risks and recommend corrective actions
  • Identify and recommend discontinuations or runout actions based on demand trends and inventory analysis
  • Drive demand planning efficiency improvements with Production teams
  • Analyze capacity, labor, and material constraints and resolve planning risks
  • Identify risks to customer delivery and escalate as needed
  • Maintain strategic watchlists for high-risk or high-impact items
  • Partner with Procurement and Engineering on material risks and supplier constraints
  • Prepare KPI and metric reporting, monitor performance, identify trends and root causes, and recommend improvements
  • Recommend process improvements and system changes to enhance planning effectiveness
  • Coordinate new product release planning across Planning, Production, Engineering, and Procurement
  • Provide capacity and constraint data for long-range planning
  • Support financial reviews with planning data for inventory and forecast analysis; collaborate with Finance
  • Mentor and support Production Planners and Planning Coordinators
  • Provide functional guidance to L1/L2 team members; no formal direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience to substitute for the bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems; ability to analyze and interpret system data to drive planning decisions
  • Demonstrated experience managing production schedules across multiple work centers
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root cause and recommend solutions
  • Experience with forecast review, inventory analysis, and demand/supply balancing
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable leading cross-functional discussions
  • Proven ability to prioritize, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, and work center operations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including advanced Excel skills
  • Professional certifications such as CPIM or CSCP preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
  • PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
  • Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
  • Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
  • Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

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Hard Skills
Production SchedulingDemand PlanningForecast ReviewInventory AnalysisCapacity PlanningMaterial Constraints AnalysisKPI ReportingProcess ImprovementBOM UnderstandingWork Center Operations
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipPrioritizationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteAdvanced ExcelERP SystemsMRP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
CPIMCSCP
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EnvironmentProduction HuddlesSales ForecastsPlanning ScenariosDynamic Environment