Planning Manager

Planning Manager

What is the Position?

Lead the development and implementation for processes and procedures to execute master production schedule and material requirements plan to effectively create and maintain efficient production schedules that meet customer requirements while minimizing cycle times and effectively utilizing inventory and leveraging our ERP system.

What are the key responsibilities?

• Ongoing leadership of Planning Team to ensure a high level of proficiency and development (including but not limited to recruitment, performance management, coaching, and talent development).
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective capacity and production planning process by balancing manufacturing /cost and inventory.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate the activities of planning team to schedule and ship company products to meet delivery dates and financial goals.
• Work with new product introduction (NPI) teams in setting up processes to launch products into general availability; manage the preparation, issuance, and expediting of program plans and schedules based on production requirements.
• Cross-functional department collaboration maintain the flow of required raw materials. Work closely with purchasing to expedite, reschedule materials shipments ensure flow of raw materials required for production while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Control various load factors to ensure maximum usage of available capacity involving employees, material, and equipment of each of the departments concerned.
• Set up complete breakdown cost estimates for weekly, monthly and quarterly availability of materials, etc., in order to meet future ship dates.
• Monitor schedules and ensure compliance. Issue periodic reports indicating compliance and/or variance.
• Troubleshoot issues affecting production schedules and take appropriate corrective action. Inform departments of shortages, slowdowns in delivery schedules, unusual job costs, and emergency requests.
• Develop and implement new and improved production control systems as needed/ Issue and update pertinent reports, conduct meeting on job status, delays, and scheduling problems.
• Aid in developing a deeper understanding of Oracle in order to make recommendations for enhancing use of our ERP system.

What are the key requirements?

• BA/BS in Supply Chain related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years related experience in production planning and inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Oracle and Microsoft applications required.
• APICS CPIM certification or equivalent
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and drive corrective actions.
• Strong leadership skills, self-directed and the ability to make independent decisions.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.

Senior Metal Bellows’ competitive compensation package includes a market-led base salary, commission plan, and a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.  

Who is Senior PLC?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 30 operating businesses in 13 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Equal Opportunity Employer:   minority/female/disability/veteran