• Production Planning Control Manager

    Lenovo (Whitsett, NC)


    Production Planning Control Manager

     

    General Information

     

    Req #

    WD00089138

    Career area:

    Manufacturing

    Country/Region:

    United States of America

    State:

    North Carolina

    City:

    Whitsett

    Date:

    Tuesday, September 30, 2025

    Working time:

    Full-time

    **Additional Locations** :

    * United States of America - North Carolina - Whitsett

     

    Why Work at Lenovo

     

    We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

     

    Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

     

    This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via ourStoryHub (https://news.lenovo.com/) .

     

    Description and Requirements

    Responsibilities

    Production Scheduling

    + Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules to ensure efficient utilization of resources and on-time delivery of customer orders.

    + Adjust and optimize schedules in response to demand changes, supply disruptions, or capacity constraints.

    Cross-Department Coordination

    + Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.

    + Communicate schedule updates, priorities, and potential risks to stakeholders.

    Process Monitoring & Efficiency

    + Monitor production processes to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

    + Analyze production workflows and recommend improvements to increase throughput, reduce downtime, and enhance resource utilization.

    Inventory & Materials Management

    + Manage inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to balance supply and demand.

    + Partner with procurement to forecast material needs, minimize shortages, and reduce excess inventory.

    On-Time Delivery & Resource Optimization

    + Ensure products are delivered on schedule while maintaining cost efficiency.

    + Optimize labor, equipment, and material usage to meet production goals.

    Manufacturing Metrics & Reporting

    + Track, analyze, and report on key manufacturing metrics (e.g., OEE, cycle time, yield, scrap, capacity utilization).

    + Use data-driven insights to recommend and implement process improvements.

    Basic Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.

    + 1+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.

    + Strong knowledge of production control principles, capacity planning, and inventory management.

    + Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).

    + Ability to analyze production data and identify trends to improve performance.

    + Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments.

    + Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

    + Hands-on experience managing metrics such as OEE, takt time, and throughput.

    + Background in high-mix, low- to mid-volume production environments.

    + Familiarity with advanced planning and scheduling tools.

     

    _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class._

     

    **Additional Locations** :

    * United States of America - North Carolina - Whitsett

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    * United States of America - North Carolina

    * United States of America - North Carolina - Whitsett