What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planning Manager position at Talentry, LLC?
Job Description
Production Planning Manager
Union City, CA. Onsite
125-144k
Description
Production Planning Manager
Union City, CA. Onsite
125-144k
Description
- The Manager, Production Planning, will oversee and optimize the production planning process to ensure smooth, efficient, and timely operations.
- Manage a team of Production Planners to schedule materials flow through manufacturing and meet short- and long-term goals driven by ERP/SAP systems.
- Develop and manage production budgets, aiming to minimize costs while maintaining product quality.
- Analyze production costs and variances, identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
- Implement process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques and other methodologies to streamline production.
- Establish production rates and inventory levels, ensuring on-time delivery of customer orders and optimal utilization of resources.
- Control inventory levels to minimize shortages, excess, and obsolete inventory, while maximizing customer service and inventory accuracy.
- Manage Production Planning and Inventory management reporting functions.
- Assess and plan for production capacity across various production environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
- 5-7 years (Manager) or 7-10 years (Senior Manager) of progressively responsible materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience.
- Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role within a manufacturing and machine shop environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in production planning software and ERP/SAP systems.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, MRP, JIT, and TQM processes and concepts.
- APICS and/or Supply Chain certification is a plus.
- Competitive salary range of $125,000 - $144,000 per year, plus bonus.
- Opportunity to play a critical role in optimizing production planning and ensuring company goals are met.
- Chance to lead and develop a team of Production Planners.
- Opportunity to implement process improvements and cost reduction strategies.
- Work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Salary : $125,000 - $144,000
