Cost Planning Manager

Cost Planning Manager

Position Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 (Based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift
Location: Smithville, TN

Position Summary:

LEAD Technical has partnered with a leading manufacturing company and is seeking an experienced Cost Planning Manager to work under the Senior Cost Planning Manager at their Smithville, TN facility.

The mission of this role is to find opportunities to increase profit and reduce costs across all new and current projects. By managing critical activities such as New Project Cost/Profit Estimation, Budget Plan vs. Actual analysis, and Continuous Cost Kaizen, our company’s growth can be accelerated.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

· Manage team member activities and set workload priority to achieve company goals

· Strengthen processes to enhance communication, consolidate/organize data, and provide accurate quotation/analyses

· Develop team members to strengthen problem solving and other skills

· Oversee Project Profitability Planning / ROI and Cost Estimation

• Interface with offsite Sales and Design teams to respond to investigation requests in a timely manner

· Manage tracking actual cost performance vs predicted costs at a detailed level

• Monitor and report on progress of project budgets and profitability to top management as well as Japan parent company

· Develop and implement new cost control policies and processes

• Support cost-effective operations for projects and the company’s overall business model
• Lead Cost Reduction activities across pre-production and mass production projects
• Recommend ways to improve processes to save time and money

· Study historical data and trends to improve future estimates

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements

· High school diploma and 10 years of experience in manufacturing with a concentration in cost- related areas; or bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in manufacturing with a concentration in cost-related areas

· Background and experience in Finance and/or Business

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

· Understanding of manufacturing processes, ideally in automotive

· Strong technical communication skills

· Strong problem solving skills, self-motivated with a positive attitude and sense of ownership

· Ability to manage and prioritize work

· Quick decision-making skills and ability to swiftly take action

Ideal, but not required

• Experience with ERP solutions like EPICOR CMS is a plus

• Strong Technical or Engineering background is a plus

• Experience in a Japanese company or with Japanese culture is a plus

• Fluency in Japanese is a plus

• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or other advanced data management techniques

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primarily office desk job. Would be expected to go and see manufacturing processes out on the plant floor to understand actual condition as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

• Must complete and pass with 70% or greater DOJO safety training within first 30 days

• Must complete and pass with 70% or greater SMPO training within first 30 days then annually as needed

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint)

• Proficient in Cost Estimation and Analysis methods

We invite you to apply if you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to contribute to the company’s success.

About LEAD Technical:

The LEAD Technical team aims to build trusting partnerships with our partners seeking quality professional, technical, and skilled labor talent in the manufacturing, automation integration, IT, and construction spaces. With high praise for exceptional customer service, leadership, and quality matching, LEAD Technical is ready to anticipate your business needs and find the perfect candidates to solve your workforce challenges. LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Smithville, TN 37166 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000