Manager I, Planning

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Planning Manager who will be responsible for leading production planning, master scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), inventory control, and production scheduling to ensure customer commitments are met safely, efficiently, and on time. 

This position works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Program Management and Customer Service to balance customer demand with available materials, labor equipment, and manufacturing capacity. The manager will lead a team of planners and schedulers while driving operational excellence and improving schedule performance and reducing production delays. 

Responsibilities
• Responsible and accountable for production control at the site (i.e. Planning, Stockroom, Inventory Management) 
• Develop, maintain and execute master production schedules aligned with customer demand and delivery commitments. 
• Oversee daily and long-term production planning, work-order releases, and schedule adjustments. 
• Analyze manufacturing capacity labor availability, manufacturing capacity, labor availability, equipment constraints, and material readiness. 
• Monitor production status and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and bottlenecks.
• Provides leadership planning on production / service objectives, scheduling, material usage, budgets, inventory record accuracy, manpower and equipment resources.
• Carries out inventory control functions including balancing company goals (cost, quality and delivery), managing and developing incoming procurement channels, and ensuring that control measures are in place to effectively manage the sites inventory.
• Monitors materials and measures of performance (MOP’s) daily; adjusts as necessary to maintain delivery schedules. Manages complex material situations to yield planned EBITDA and cash flow targets.
• Manages plans and reports on the status of inventory owned by the site.
• Coordinates with and provides a liaison function with programs, production, engineering, finance, quality and contracts to ensure production standards and goals are achieved.
• Actively participates with the sites management team, assisting with the development and realization of the site’s strategic plans, budgets, goals and objectives.
• Responsible for strict compliance to all import, export, and Hazmat regulations.
• Produces and maintains measures of performance to graphically display performance related strengths and weaknesses for the site Supply Chain Team.
• Responsible for the accurate, orderly, and safe storage of all materials in the stockroom. Will conduct inventory cycle counts and physical inventories, as required, to ensure inventory financial accuracy.
• Builds and develops team approaches to problem solving and continuous improvement concepts within the site’s material organization.
• Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisals, salary adjustments, discipline, environmental / health and safety compliance, and the general employee relations of direct reports.
• Carries out special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• HS Diploma required.
• Five to ten years of experience in production planning, scheduling, materials management, or manufacturing operations. 
• Three or more years of leadership or supervisory experience are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, master scheduling, capacity planning, Bom’s and inventory management. 
• business administration, commerce, engineering, industrial technology or a related discipline (APICS, PMAC, CIM, CPIM, CMA...) or equivalent experience. Specialized certifications or training can be substituted as a degree.
• Proven planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, oral and written skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Must have a proven track record for being a strong team builder.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with production reporting and performance metrics. 
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Salary: $88,000 - $125,000 plus bonus