Production Planning Manager

Description

• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Supply Chain, Design, and Project teams
• Supervise the Production Planners by setting expectations, providing guidance, and training
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Analyze production capacity data and provide reports on over-/under capacity
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports on production planning
• Analyze production data and its impacts on KPIs or production budgets and make changes where necessary
• Develop and maintain monthly department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for On-time deliveries
• Develop new and update existing standards and procedures for the team
• Coordinate with Project Teams to forecast demand and set priorities
• Occasionally push, pull, lift, and carry at least 25 pounds.
• Drive data and inventory transaction accuracy
• Analyze, plan, and release production orders to manufacturing
• Provide estimated manufacturing time for assemblies
• Report out on the production plan, identify roadblocks, and provide solutions to remove or mitigate issues
• Facilitate approved Engineer Change Requests and Deviations

Requirements

• Ability to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information.
• Required to sit at a desk workstation for long periods of time.
• 7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, including forecasting, scheduling, and supply chain
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for electrical assemblies
• Required to have visual acuity with or without correction in order to read contract documents, analyze data, view a computer monitor, and proofread documents to identify errors.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of job experience and education
• Frequently required to walk and stand. This position may involve infrequent site visits, which will require the ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Advanced knowledge in production planning and strong analytical skills
• Ability to verbally communicate: convey detailed and accurate instructions and information.
• Process and detail-oriented
• Extensive experience working within an ERP and/or MRP system. Microsoft Dynamics experience is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Required to use fingers and hands: type using a computer keyboard, handle, feel, and reach.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance