Production Planning Manager

Description :

Dogwood Industries Who We Are

Build your future with Dogwood Industries!

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings, delivering industry leading solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial and DoD markets. Through a precise blend of manufacturing and construction, we build high-performance, rapidly deployable structures that keep critical missions moving forward. Our team provides leadership in the design process that transforms the way our clients work by delivering buildings as equipment solutions in harsh environments around the world. If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to be part of a team that is rapidly growing and revolutionizing the building industry, we'd love to speak with you!

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Production Planning Manager to lead the work order planning function across our engineer-to-order manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for managing a team of planners and ensuring that planning processes support efficient production execution for large, custom metal structures. The Production Planning Manager serves as a key liaison between Projects, Engineering, Design, Procurement, and Production to ensure alignment, data accuracy, and timely execution in the ERP system.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a passion for process improvement and a desire to build systems from the ground up. They should bring strong leadership skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment. In addition to day-to-day planning oversight, this role develops and enforces planning policies, sets departmental KPIs, and ensures that planning efforts support project schedules. This is a pivotal role in aligning planning activities with Dogwoods strategic goals and enabling growth through operational excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and release of work orders in the ERP system to support production requirements
• Ensure routing templates are accurate and aligned with production practices and capacity constraints
• Verify that all supporting documentation (e.g., drawings, specifications, BOMs) is correctly released
• Track and approve routing updates to drive continuous improvement or changes in shop floor processes
• Partner with the Master Project Scheduler to provide planning data and insights that support accurate scheduling and load balancing
• Supervise and develop the planning team, promoting accountability, cross-training, and performance management
• Coordinate closely with Sedro-Woolley and Everett production teams to ensure planning supports project execution across sites
• Act as the production planning point of contact for escalations, problem-solving, and coordination across functions
• Promote cross-training and skills development within the planning team to ensure continuity and resilience in daily operations
• Maintain high standards for ERP data accuracy related to routings, production steps, and material usage
• Oversee day-to-day work of the staff, including coaching, delegation, and performance management
• Set team priorities, establish expectations, and coordinate cross-departmental handoffs to align with broader operational goals
• Establish, document, and enforce production planning-related policies to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment across Dogwood
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements : Requirements

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This position requires light physical activity in an office environment. To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly seated at a computer desk with the option to stand, is utilizing a phone frequently and participating in meetings with colleagues. There are steps in the office.

Compensation

$90,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Applicant Notes

Application Assistance

If you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact Dogwoods HR department at (206) 858-2728 or HR@dogwoodindustries.com.

Location

This is an onsite position at the Dogwood Everett Factory at 3200 35th Ave NE, Everett, WA 98201. Travel to Dogwoods Bothell Corporate office or Sedro-Woolley Factory office, as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster : Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Disclaimer : Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.

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Compensation details : 90000-140000 Yearly Salary

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