Planning Supervisor

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time Indirect Sperry, OK, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 1596

POSITION SUMMARY

Manages a team of production planners, assists in planning and scheduling production and monitoring performance against estimates. Responsible for capacity, production and material planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Supervises and assists production planning team. Develop detailed production schedules for all manufacturing processes, considering lead times, capacity constraints, and material availability. Coordinates various departments of manufacturing. Works on process improvements to ensure smoother operations for all departments. Supports and trains all departments to ensure proper processes in the MRP system. Work with manufacturing leadership and HR to suggest head count adjustments to support demand requirements. Plan and manage production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of all customer orders. Provide solutions to overcome capacity challenges to maintain on-time delivery. Ensure that materials and equipment are available when needed for production process. Plans and coordinates changes in scheduling to accommodate special requests. Recommends new policies or procedures as necessary. Maintaining inventory, production operations, and scheduling parameters within MRP/ERP. Prepares Production KPIs – for example plan vs actual labor hours and output and OTD. Close collaboration with manufacturing, purchasing, and materials personnel on material status and production planning. Expediting and prioritizing job orders with Project Managers. Coordinating and managing internal production meetings. Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, and the ability to work on–site. Ability to work cooperatively with others, ability to deal respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management. Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce. Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework Ability to supervise up to 10 exempt employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Kelvion Inc.’s policies, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities will include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Google Docs software required. Experience operating within MRP and ERP systems and scheduling (APS) tools required to include a solid understanding of manufacturing, resource capacity controls, production routes, and material management functions. Ability to clearly communicate, collaborate, and infuse urgency to planning and manufacturing team. Directing employees’ work; planning and controlling the budget for department; providing for the safety of the employees; planning the work; determining the techniques to be used; apportioning the work among the workers. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels) Minimum 5 years of proven experience in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials management, and inventory control principles. Advanced understanding of manufacturing Supply Chain required. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is a benefit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds .

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelvion Products Inc