- Supervises Production Planning Team members as assigned.
- Assess risks and gaps within the schedule and communicate appropriately the risks with value stream stakeholders. Deploy corrective actions to meet expectations.
- Supports the Production Planning Team in the on-time release and management of production work orders in accordance with MRP.
- Works closely with manufacturing and purchasing departments to prioritize, expedite and de-expedite work orders and purchase orders based on material availability, department resources, changing requirements and customer service requirements.
- Seeks ways to reduce internal lead times as well as lead times to customers.
- Communicate schedule changes to levels of the organization as required.
- Work with operations to help prioritize the shop floor in support of all customer requirements and adjust master schedule for capacity constraints.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- BA/BS Business/Supply Chain/Industrial Eng or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in Production Planning & Control for High Mix Manufacturing Environment.
- 4+ years supervisory experience
- APICS Certification Preferred
- Working knowledge on demand management, forecast and level production level loading.
- The position requires close attention to detail, strong problem solving and analysis skills and knowledge of manufacturing planning processes.
