SUMMARY:

Production Planning Managers is the strategic mastermind behind efficient production. They orchestrate the flow of materials, equipment, and labor to meet customer demands while adhering to budget constraints.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include but are not limited to the following. The Company reserves the right to add to, delete, change, or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time. All work is to be completed with minimal supervision and in accordance with Company standards. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Develop and implement comprehensive production plans, considering factors like sales forecasts, material availability, and resource capacity.
• Analyze customer orders and translate them into actionable production schedules.
• Manage inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstocking, optimizing material procurement strategies.
• Estimate material, equipment, and labor requirements for each production run.
• Schedule work shifts and allocate personnel to production tasks, ensuring optimal crew utilization.
• Collaborate with engineering and purchasing departments to secure materials and equipment on time and within budget.
• Monitor production processes, identifying and proactively resolving bottlenecks or delays.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date production documentation for seamless information flow.
• Oversee production data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for process improvement.
• Generate plant capability studies and Inventory management tools.
• Generate production reports to communicate performance metrics and progress to stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative environment, effectively communicating with various departments like sales, engineering, and production floor personnel.

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Computer/IT – database organization, retrieval, and analysis techniques. Proficiency in using production planning software (MRP, ERP).
• Interpersonal – focus on conflict resolution rather than blame; maintain confidentiality; keep emotions under control; remain open to other’s ideas and new processes.
• Oral Communication – Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; participate in meetings.
• Quality – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance, monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – meet productivity standards, complete work in a timely manner; strive to increase productivity, work quickly.
• Analytic and Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. Ability to anticipate and mitigate potential production issues.
• Team Work - contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Delegation - delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities;
• Ethics - treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Change Management - develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Business Acumen – understands the balance between customer service, cost and safety; understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Continuous improvement - develops continuous improvement structure with projects and cost saving measures.
• Strategic Thinking - develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field or equivalent from a 4-year College and 5 plus years of experience in production planning or a similar leadership role., or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.

In depth understanding of production planning principles and methodologies.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

MATH ABILITY:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other report writing and project planning software. Proficiency in using purchasing software and tools.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment consists of office and warehouse conditions representative of distribution businesses nationally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an office position. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.

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