Senior Site Production Planning Leader

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Job Description SummaryThe Site Production Planning Leader owns all planning-related activities for the site, including Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Master Production Schedule (MPS), and the planning team. This is both an operational and strategic role: you will execute planning excellence day-to-day while simultaneously modernizing how the site plans — replacing fragmented, manual tools with AI-enabled systems that accelerate decision-making, improve visibility, and support business growth.

Reporting to the Senior Site Materials Leader, you are accountable for customer service levels, load-capacity alignment, inventory optimization, and on-time delivery. You lead and develop a team of planners and master schedulers, and you drive the adoption of new planning capabilities across the site.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

Own and continuously mature the end-to-end S&OP cycle (demand review, supply review, pre-S&OP, executive S&OP) and MPS processes, establishing consistent meeting discipline and decision-making frameworks.Identify and escalate demand/supply gaps, capacity constraints, and inventory risks with clear scenarios and recommended actions for leadership decision-making.Collaborate on establishment and control of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales plans; ensure appropriate load leveling for inventory turns and productivity improvement.Lead production planning execution, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning for missed adherence; identify and address systemic issues and constraints.Lead customer communications and service level management; partner cross-functionally with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Customer Service to communicate schedule changes, resolve issues, and mitigate risks to customer commitments.·                Build the business case for modernizing the site’s planning infrastructure — documenting current pain points (fragmented systems, manual data gathering, limited visibility) and defining the target state with AI-enabled tools.Lead evaluation and implementation of AI-assisted planning capabilities: demand sensing, scenario modeling, anomaly detection, and automated reporting to reduce manual work and accelerate decision cycles.Partner with IT and external vendors to evaluate, pilot, and scale new planning tools and ERP functionality; ensure systems integrate and eliminate data silos.Be the first operator of new planning capabilities; translate technical capability into operational practice and coach the team through adoption.Continuously improve planning tools, reporting, and data infrastructure to support business growth and evolving operational needs.Lead production planning daily management system (DMS) and Genba walks, identifying opportunities for process improvement and safety enhancement.Implement and sustain Lean scheduling practices and inventory strategies to optimize material flow, improve inventory turns, and reduce shortages or overages.Propose and lead breakthrough projects for site production planning; be an advocate for Lean culture and continuous improvement.Lead, coach, and develop master schedulers and production planners; provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to support team development and planning excellence.Build trust and cross-functional collaboration among Sales, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leaders to enable candid, data-driven decision-making.Foster an inclusive leadership style; build connection with the team through personal involvement, high integrity, and commitment to safety and teamwork
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing/supply chain).Significant experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.Demonstrated experience with production planning and master scheduling.Proven ability to lead, manage, and communicate with all levels of the business.Experience with planning process improvement or operational transformation.
Desired Characteristics

APICS certifications (CPIM and/or CSCP).Strong analytical skills, including trend analysis and data systems proficiency.Experience evaluating, piloting, or implementing new planning tools or systems.Familiarity with AI-assisted planning, demand sensing, or advanced analytics in a planning context.Self-directed; able to work independently in a matrix organization and handle multiple priorities under time pressure.Excellent written and oral communication; demonstrated ability to analyze problems, document plans, and execute programs.Strong project management skills and ability to drive adoption and change.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 23, 2026. 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.