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Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:Plan and schedule production for assigned plant while balancing customer requirements, plant productivity and inventory balances.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:Plan daily production schedules for manufacturing processes to optimize production output and meet customer requirements which includes revising schedules to accommodate product demand fluctuation, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions.
Manage the process of scheduling production for Plant 2 manufacturing by monitoring line capacity, tooling (lasts, molds, etc), and raw materials for Plant 2 by manipulating the schedule based on demand changes, plant interruptions, etc.
Work with Plant Management to adjust capacity to meet demands based on physical inventory and forecast/sales information. May conduct periodic physical inventory counts to confirm counts by working with inventory analyst in FG Warehouse.
Plan and schedule new product introductions for appropriate lines in the plant.
Monitor and set finished goods inventory levels to avoid product shortages and excess inventory.
Assist Planning and Scheduling Manager with analyzing forecast information and effectively scheduling/adjusting production plans to meet customer demand, maintain optimal inventory levels and maximize manufacturing efficacy.
Review schedule and analyze needs by SKU to make sure correct sizes are being scheduled and inventoried based on forecast, actual sales and safety stock
Maintain and provide capacity information, production workweek schedules, etc. to support the Manufacturing capacity planning tool (MOVEX) in Plant 2.
OTHER DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Purchase boot uppers for select outside suppliers.
Work closely with quality and suppliers to coordinate raw materials on new shoes and problems with existing product.
Communicate and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
Communicate status and relevant information to the appropriate groups to assist with planning.
Work with International Customer Reps. and coordinate production with orders.
Assist with inventory activities as needed.
Participate in cross-functional process improvement teams.
Obtain necessary information by maintaining knowledge of RWSC’s electronic communication software.
Uphold Red Wing Shoe Company’s core values.
Complete other duties as assigned from time to time by your manager.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, classes or programs.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEBachelor degree in business administration (B.A.) or similar and three years to five years related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALICATIONSKnowledge of manufacturing and footwear industry
Working knowledge of Production Planning and Inventory Planning principles, methods and systems including Supply Chain Management.
Excellent Listening, Verbal and Written Communication skills
Strong Drive for Results and Initiative
Excellent computer skills especially Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of data systems including MOVEX
Prior Purchasing experience
Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
APICS certification desirable
Experience with Scheduling Software (Infor a plus)
Working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing methods including Kanban
Statistical Process Control and Theory of Constraint knowledge
Additional Information
All offers are contingent on successfully passing as criminal background check and drug screen.
Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.
Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)