Production Planning Manager

Role description

Role Overview

As the Production Planning Manager, you will lead the production planning function for Crusoe's Manufacturing organization, ensuring production schedules, material availability, and manufacturing capacity are aligned to support the rapid delivery of AI infrastructure products. You will manage a team of Production Planners while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Program Management, Logistics, and Quality to optimize production flow, improve schedule adherence, and enable scalable manufacturing operations.

What You Will Do

Lead the Production Planning Team, drive S&OP across organizational functions, own Master Production Schedule (MPS), optimize manufacturing operations, manage capacity planning, improve planning processes, monitor operational performance, support New Product Introductions (NPI), and leverage ERP & Planning Systems.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and has a passion for developing high-performing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, supply chain, or operations within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience leading production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations teams.
• Experience managing Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and capacity planning within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar manufacturing planning platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (such as Power BI or Tableau) to drive operational decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, prioritize competing business needs, and communicate effectively with both frontline teams and executive leadership.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence principles to improve planning accuracy, production efficiency, and delivery performance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance