Senior Planning Engineer

Join our dynamic manufacturing team and drive production excellence! We're seeking a Manufacturing Production Scheduler to orchestrate our production processes and ensure seamless delivery of customer projects.Job SummaryThe Planning Senior Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and monitoring production plans to ensure efficient utilization of resources and on-time delivery of products. The role coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of production schedules, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and drives planning performance through effective KPI management.`Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesProduction Planning & SchedulingPrepare and issue weekly production schedules for assembly lines aligned with capacity, demand, and material availability. Also ensure optimal sequencing and balancing of production lines to meet customer requirements.Update plans based on real-time changes in demand, supply constraints, or operational issues.HPS (Healthy Production Start) LeadershipLead the Healthy Production Start (HPS) process by coordinating with all functions (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Project management and etc.).Ensure all prerequisites (materials, manpower, documentation) are available prior to production start.Identify and mitigate risks that may affect production readiness.Milestone Tracking & Follow-UpMonitor and follow up on all production and project milestones to ensure they are on track. Proactively highlight deviations and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.Provide regular status updates to management and key stakeholders.Performance Analysis & Continuous ImprovementConduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for plan failures, missed targets, or production deviations.Define and implement preventive and corrective actions to avoid recurrence.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.KPI ManagementMonitor and report key planning KPIs, including: OTD, BOV, BOL and LTOPortfolio & ReportingDevelop and maintain the plant production portfolio, including Line utilization view.Share portfolio insights with all functions to support decision-making and alignment.Prepare reports and dashboards for management review.What’s in it for you?Opportunity to drive operational excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environmentHands-on experience with advanced production planning and scheduling systemsExposure to end-to-end manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiativesCollaborative and supportive work environment with cross-functional teamsStrong opportunities for professional growth and career development within manufacturing operationsRequirements3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, or supply chainExperience working with SAP/ERP systems is a mustStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environmentLooking to make an IMPACT with your career?When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!€40 billion global revenue+9% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countriesYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter hereSchneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.