Director of Material Planning and Scheduling

Job overview

The Director of Material Planning and Scheduling role is onsite in Waller, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position leads Daikin’s material planning and scheduling function in a manufacturing plant. The director sets strategy and oversees daily execution for material flow, inventory, and production scheduling to support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and environmental goals. The role leads and develops the management team, coordinates supply and production schedules, manages inventory and product transitions, and drives process improvements and compliance.

What you'll do

• Manage plant manufacturing functions and material planning and scheduling
• lead, coach, train, and evaluate the management team
• coordinate supply needs and production schedules
• maintain inventory records
• manage product transitions, pilots, and engineering changes
• develop budgets, policies, metrics, and goals
• audit materials systems and processes
• lead productivity and safety improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of material planning and scheduling

waller tx

daikin

manufacturing

material planning

production scheduling

inventory management

material flow

lean manufacturing

continuous improvement

mrp systems

leadership

12+ years materials experience

bachelor’s degree recommended

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Leadership role with responsibility for material planning, receiving, warehousing, retrieval, factory scheduling, and employee development.

About the employer

Daikin is hiring for this role. Industry: Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.