This individual is responsible for production scheduling, purchasing production materials, MRP activities, shipping, receiving and inventory control. This position will have 9 direct reports - Shipping Lead, and Shipper/Receivers. The Production Planning Manager reports directly to the facility Operations Manager.
• Supports and assists with all Plant Safety Programs.
• Provides leadership, training, coaching and guidance to team
• Work daily with the Production Scheduler, Department Managers and Corporate Customer Service to optimize production output and meet customer delivery dates.
• Serve as Plant contact for Corporate Customer Service and Sales and Operational Planning teams
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of the perpetual inventory system (MRP)
• Evaluate, analyze, and communicate systems requirements on a continuing basis, and maintain system processes, including the delivery of daily and monthly status reports to appropriate parties
• Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems
• Directs, manages, and monitors production, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and materials processes.
• Maintains inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines.
• Works with purchasing department and suppliers to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and other consumables.
• Manages and monitors storage of production consumables and finished goods.
• Oversees shipping, receiving and 3PL functions related to material and finished goods.
• Performs system adjustments on damaged, obsolete or variance inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.
• Establishes procedures for conducting quarterly physical inventories
• Supports Plant Manager and Financial Analyst in preparation of annual budget.
• Little to no travel required
• Month end activities require active participation, dates may fall on weekends and holidays. Position may require some evening participation outside of traditional business hours.
Candidate Requirements:
• Minimum of 5+ years in a Planning or Materials Management role required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• Prior experience with BAAN software highly preferred
• Experience in an industrial environment preferred
• Proven analytical abilities
• Practical experience generating process documentation and reports
• Excellent communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proven development of innovative and impactful systems solutions
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
You should be proficient in: