What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Planning Manager position at Hentzen Coatings?
Hentzen is a unique company in today's world. Since our inception in 1923, we have remained an independent, privately held company committed to being a leader in the development and manufacture of quality coatings through innovation, dedication and service to our customers and employees. This continual commitment has led to Hentzen's recognition as a technology leader and trusted partner to our customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets we serve. Through nearly 100 years of innovation experience, we have developed a unique ability to custom engineer advanced coatings designed to meet each of our customers' unique and challenging requirements. This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities where our talented employees are challenged to develop coatings to solve these unique problems. If you want to join a technology leader, known for its innovation and dedication to its customers and employees, Hentzen can offer you a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn and grow.
STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER
(1st Shift)
The Strategic Planning Manager will oversee Production Planning and Inventory Management activities within the Milwaukee Liquid organization. The Strategic Planning Manager will plan and prepare production schedules for the manufacture of Finished Goods and Intermediates in the Manufacturing Plant.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Responsible for the planning and scheduling functions in Milwaukee.
- Evaluate production sourcing and make recommendations to optimize manufacturing location with product lines and volumes.
- Lead ERP planning, scheduling initiatives, and improvements.
- Matches production demand, plant capabilities and raw material availability to develop a daily production schedule.
- Communicate with sales and CSD to request accurate customer usage and sales forecast.
- Utilizes sales information and ERP system reports to maintain accurate safety stock and batch size for each SKU.
- Responsible for working with Sales and Production to manage and minimize expired products.
- Work aggressively with Technical to implement rework formulas for distressed materials.
- Coordinate production schedule with third party tollers.
- Responsible for adherence to safety rules by all direct reports, promoting safe work practices, coaching and any necessary safety training required in addition to that provided by the corporate safety trainer. Also is responsible for stopping and reporting any safety violations when observed throughout the facility.
- Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
- Interview, hire and terminate employees, as necessary.
- Conduct performance reviews on a semi-annual basis.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Preferred education level: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. Degree is preferred to be in a Science related field such as Chemistry, Technology or Engineering.
- Preferred experience level: five plus years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably chemicals or coatings with experience in a batch driven, Make-to-Order, finite lead time production environment.
- Strong knowledge of computer and computer-based material management tools.
- Exemplify core values, i.e., Integrity, Loyalty, Passion, Commitment, and Respect.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP system and other office machinery.
- Works well in a team environment.
- Excellent team building and communications skills.
- Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, stand, and/or walk, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls and move from place to place. The employee is regularly required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulders. The employee occasionally must use foot/feet to operate machinery, climb or balance and reach above the shoulders. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs.
Personal Protection Equipment is required during various processes in the production area. Safety shoes, glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms are required in the production area. Respirators and ear plugs may be required when performing certain production activities.
Please send your resume to:
Hentzen Coatings, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
6937 W. Mill Road
Milwaukee, WI 53218
or
APPLY ONLINE AT:
Hentzen Career Center
Women, minorities, Veterans, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply
HENTZEN COATINGS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
www.hentzen.com
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
All candidates are subject to a post offer pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
