Planning Manager

Build the system that keeps innovation movingPacific Rubber is a well-established leader in the value-add sealing and distribution industry, enabling cutting-edge technologies across semiconductors, medical, aerospace, solar, and consumer electronics.

We foster a forward-thinking and collaborative culture built on integrity, respect, and passion; where operational excellence and continuous improvement are part of everything we do.

As the Planning Manager at Pacific Rubber, you will own the demand-to-execution cycle; serving as the central point of alignment between incoming demand, floor capacity, and material supply.

As we scale, we're formalizing Planning into a dedicated, centralized function — and this role will take a production release process that is currently distributed across the organization and shape it into a fully functioning Planning department. You'll define the processes, tools, team structure, and planning cadence that determine how every order flows through our operation.

This is a role for an experienced planning leader ready to own that transformation end to end.

This is a highly cross-functional, senior role based in San Carlos, partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Quality, and Finance. The Planning Manager will lead a team of up to three direct reports spanning Production, Demand, and Supply Planning, with eventual oversight and collaboration across Oregon and Malaysia operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Execution
• Own production planning, scheduling, and work order release across all manufacturing operations, consolidating order release under a single, coordinated Planning function.
• Establish daily and weekly planning rhythms that drive execution priorities.
• Ensure smooth order handoffs from Customer Service to Planning.
• Make prioritization and allocation decisions when demand exceeds capacity.
• Monitor schedule performance and proactively address production risks.
• Capacity Planning
• Validate and manage production capacity based on labor, equipment, and throughput.
• Establish accurate lead times aligned with real operational capabilities.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, constraints, and capacity imbalances.
• Partner with Operations on staffing, overtime, and resource planning.
• Demand & Supply Planning
• Manage demand visibility, backlog health, and workload forecasting.
• Align production plans with customer demand and available capacity.
• Support Customer Service with realistic delivery commitments.
• Coordinate material requirements with Supply Chain and proactively mitigate supply risks.
• Oversee consignment program management, ensuring inventory levels, replenishment, and customer commitments are maintained.
• Systems & Analytics
• Improve planning processes, ERP utilization, and operational visibility.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reporting to support data-driven decisions.
• Track key metrics including OTIF, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, and capacity utilization.
• Build scalable planning tools and reporting structures that support business growth.
• Team Leadership
• Lead and develop a team responsible for Production, Demand, and Supply Planning.
• Define clear roles, accountability, and performance expectations.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for planning-related decisions.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement & Cross-Site Collaboration
• Support planning alignment across San Carlos, Oregon, and Malaysia operations.
• Drive process improvements that enhance planning effectiveness and visibility.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and NPI teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Champion S&OP processes that align demand, capacity, and supply across the business.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years in a Planning, Operations, or Supply Chain role within a manufacturing or hybrid distribution environment.
• Proven experience building or leading a planning function — including ownership of production scheduling and order release — across multiple departments simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, material requirements planning (MRP), and supply chain coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to build planning processes, tools, and team structure from the ground up.
• Proficiency in ERP systems including production orders, BOMs, routings, lead times, and capacity planning modules.
• Strong data skills, ability to work across multiple data sources and build consolidated planning visibility.
• Experience leading or developing a planning team with direct reports.
• Strong cross-functional communication and influence skills; able to make and defend allocation decisions under constraint.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI or similar dashboard and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with S&OP, SIOP, or similar formal planning cadence processes.
• Experience in rubber, elastomers, sealing products, or other high-mix precision manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to multi-site planning coordination across domestic and international operations.
• Experience with Distribution One ERP or similar systems.APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• What Success Looks Like in Year One
• Establish Planning as the central connection between demand, capacity, and supply.
• Create clear planning processes that drive production priorities and execution.
• Improve schedule predictability through accurate capacity and lead-time planning.
• Enable proactive material planning that keeps production moving efficiently.
• Deliver real-time visibility through dashboards, reporting, and key performance metrics.
• Build a high-performing Planning team with clear ownership and accountability.
• Strengthen cross-functional alignment between Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.
• Implement a scalable planning framework that supports growth across the organization.

What We Offer

This role offers competitive annual compensation aligned with experience and scope, including base salary typically ranging from $120,000–$140,000Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matching9 paid holidays plus paid time offWork-Life Balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Stable, full‑time employment in a safety‑focused, process‑driven environmentRelevant industry backgrounds may include advanced manufacturing, semiconductor equipment, data center infrastructure, medical devices, pharma/biopharma equipment, or life sciences instrumentation.

This position is at‑will, meaning either you or Pacific Rubber & Packing may end employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law.

Pacific Rubber & Packing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under federal, California, or Oregon law. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with the ADA, FEHA, and Oregon law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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