MANAGER, PRODUCTION PLANNING A

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Responsibilities and accountabilities for this Manager role include but are not restricted to the following areas:

• Assist in developing Master Schedule requirements from demand forecast, plant capacity, and historical data.
• Interact with production and sales personnel to update and advise of progress and new developments.
• Manage volume and manufacturing location changes as needed to meet customer requirements
• Monitor inventories of raw material, work in process, and finished good in an effort to minimize costs and achieve plant inventory goals
• Oversee development and maintenance of tools that enhance production planning capability.
• Audit plant for compliance in department standards and practices
• Assure inside sales and plants utilize the ‘system’ through on site auditing and clear tracking metrics
• Maintain accurate needs attention inventory and implement measures for improvement
• Drive continuous improvement through training and strategic planning

• BS degree in business, logistics, operations research, or related area
• 5 years of experience in a production planning/logistics/materials handling role
• Certificates in APICS, CPSM, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing are highly desired
• Knowledge of AS400 operating systems is a plus
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office with specific emphasis on Excel, Access and Word
• Ability to develop processes, train end users, and implement projects to completion
• Capable of managing changing business needs and requirements
• Proven record of applied critical thinking in a variety of situations, and taking calculated initiative to drive improvements
• Effective oral and written communications

• Capability and flexibility of managing changing business needs and requirements
• Proven record of applied critical thinking in a variety of situations
• Taking calculated initiative to drive improvements
• Effective oral and written communications
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as working independently and self-directed
• Process oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to develop processes, train end users, and implement projects to completion
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook required