What are the responsibilities and job description for the AZ Planning Manager position at FM Industries?
GET TO KNOW US:
FM Industries is recognized as a premier manufacturing solutions provider of manufacturing services for the semiconductor capital equipment market. We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodization and engineered thermal spray coatings. FM Industries promotes an environment that not only encourages your best, but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow. FM industries is a premier manufacturing solutions provider. We have locations in Northern California and Phoenix, Arizona. Since 2002, the business has been part of NGK Insulators, based in Nagoya, Japan. Our partnership with NGK is highly collaborative and complimentary.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Planning Manager, will be responsible for planning, organizing and controlling the flow of production parts to support scheduling of orders and services in support of established and scheduled customer commitments. Individual will manage the Planning Team and work closely with purchasing, engineering, quality and inventory control staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Manage/ Coordinate the following items:
- Process timely release of shop orders in quantities that supports upper level demand
- Generate and respond to the various ERP/MRP reporting systems in a timely manner to insure due dates and priorities are properly defined for the shop floor or procurement staff
- Maintain weekly/ monthly production schedule for manufacturing facility and execute the subsequent MRP cycles where applicable to support the schedules
- Utilize various tools available to review and coordinate efforts needed to support required start and completion dates of components.
- Assist program management with purchase requisitions for materials/services as needed.
- Schedule and manage meetings with manufacturing partners in U.S. and/or globally as required, reducing and eliminating shortages
- Insure MRP fixed lead times are reviewed and balanced against corresponding routing lead times and adjusted as required
- Define, monitor and adjust planning as conditions in the manufacturing process or demand stream changes
- Notify interfacing departments to effect corrections to system that have resulted in invalid outputs, particularly those affecting shop load and scheduling
- Participate in production meetings and presentations as directed by department program and upper management.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to lead a team in a growth environment.
- Understand that driving to customer commits is paramount to success.
- Strong analytical and sound decision making skills.
- Solid experience with computerized systems MRP software, and Microsoft Applications with Excel skills.
- Plan and solve any roadblocks to meeting plan
- Able to read and understand engineering drawings, blueprints and Bill of Materials
- Proven track record of exceeding customer expectations.
- Self-motivated to excel, act upon and achieve best possible results.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Undergraduate degree and/or technical associate degree with Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations and Planning courses a plus
- 5-10 years management experience. Manufacturing environment preferred.
- Minimum five years as a Planner/Scheduler with a tangible product.
- 5 years’ experience with a computerized ERP/MRP or equivalent scheduling system, experience with Epicor Vantage or SAP a plus
CULTURE:
At FM Industries our success is powered by people and technology. Our culture is what makes FM a fun and rewarding place to work. We champion diversity and we are always seeking new ways to amaze our customers. Success is celebrated and integrity is the core of who we are at FM Industries.
WHAT CAN BE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK?
- Competitive Salary
- PTO Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Tuition Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Plans
- Health Spending Plans
- 401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company match!
Give us your best and we'll give you ours!!
