Manufacturing Strategic Capacity Planner

Vertiv

Saint Louis, MO

Full Time

Posted September 29, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

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Source: Oracle Cloud HCM View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled candidate with deep expertise in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, and capacity planning.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Strategy & Global Footprint Optimization
Evaluate and recommend manufacturing footprint strategies considering factors such as cost, geopolitical risk, technology enablement, supply chain resiliency, and customer proximity.
Identify demand signals, determine capacity constraints, and drive cross-functional collaboration to solve for any capacity gaps.
Support make-vs-buy and vertical integration analyses aligned with product and process needs.
Capacity Planning & CAPEX Management
Conduct in-depth capacity modeling, scenario planning, and throughput analysis for multiple product lines.
Lead capital expenditure planning and justification for manufacturing investments, equipment, and facility expansions.
Identify and implement solutions to optimize plant loading, equipment utilization, and capital deployment.
Partner with regional and plant teams to ensure alignment with growth forecasts and demand variability.
Scalability & Industrial Engineering
Apply industrial engineering principles to drive efficiency, throughput, and continuous improvement across manufacturing sites.
Conduct manufacturing research to evaluate emerging technologies, processes, and production methodologies.
Promote scalable manufacturing processes, modular BoP strategies, and digital factory principles.
Support new product introduction by integrating design for manufacturability principles and capacity readiness into early planning.
Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure cross-functional alignment on strategic manufacturing decisions.
Own stakeholder management to the executive level, presenting to senior leadership on a regular basis.
Support product transfers and ramp-ups across regions, ensuring minimal disruption and operational continuity.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Leverage manufacturing and business intelligence data (e.g., MES, ERP, capacity tools) to drive strategic planning.
Develop and maintain models for manufacturing cost, utilization, and capacity scenario analysis.