Production Planning Manager

 THE POSITION

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating with production control and sequencing to ensure maximum production output from shop floor and affectivity of all sequences. You will also be responsible for size achievement to the warehouse.

To be a successful candidate you must be well versed in SAP PP and MMS programs, as well as the functions of SFI. You must also have experience with working with the operations team to ensure achievable product mix and complexity and ensuring the completion of all ETO/ISD/SOP are on time.

Core Responsibilities

Responsible for Budget Planning and Accomplishment

Will manage sequencers to minimize the number of changeovers in the production sequence

Create, review and modify Sequencer Work Instructions as job related processes are redefined and always current

Ensure complete and ongoing training of all Sequencers in day to day use of sequencing program.

Understand Plant Constraints (Build Rates, Machine Rates, Cure Times, etc…) and ensure sequencing team applies that knowledge to the shift sequence.

Lead department's day to day operations maintaining efficient low cost, high quality output

Lead a functional team within department/member of cross-functional teams

Manage, Communicate and Review Performance of Direct Reports

Talent Management and Employee Retention

Manage WIP in days

Work with the Production Control department to coordinate the scheduling of ETO/ISD/SOP

Build, Preventative Maintenance, and QA trials that may impact the weekly schedule

Communicate the Production deficiencies and unplanned maintenance to Production Control department and Production Manager

Other duties as assigned