Production Planning Supervisor

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 Supervisor to oversee and lead the work order planning process across our engineer-to-order manufacturing operations. This role will supervise a team of planners and act as a key liaison between Projects, Engineering, Design, Procurement, and Production to ensure the timely, accurate, and efficient release of work orders and production routings in our ERP system. The Planning Supervisor plays a critical role in coordinating efforts to support the build of large, metal structures with manufacturing workflows and variable production requirements.

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, thrive in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment, and be excited by the opportunity to help scale operations through standardization and collaboration. This position is pivotal to aligning planning activities with Dogwood’s 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 Planner Scheduler to provide planning data and insights that support accurate scheduling and load balancing
• Supervise capacity and schedule validation activities to identify potential production conflicts
• Identify systemic issues in work order quality or process gaps and lead efforts to resolve them
• Promote cross-training and skills development within the planning team to ensure continuity and resilience in daily operations
• Support production teams at both Sedro-Woolley and Everett, ensuring planning activities enable efficient execution across sites
• Maintain high standards for ERP data accuracy related to routings, production steps, and material usage
• Supervise 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
• Act as the planning point of contact for escalations, problem-solving, and coordination across functions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or a related role
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members
• Proficiency working in an ERP/MRP system
• Familiarity with production routings, BOMs, and manufacturing workflows
• High attention to detail and ability to manage transactional data
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow standard work instructions
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Design, Procurement, and Production teams
• Basic understanding of capacity planning concepts is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to learn and work within structured systems and processes

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

$42.00 - $49.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three to five years.
• All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.

Application Assistance

If you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact Dogwood’s HR department at (206) 858-2728 or [email protected].

Location

This is an onsite position at the Dogwood Everett Factory at 3200 35th Ave NE, Everett, WA 98201. Travel to Dogwood’s 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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