The Planner Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of production planning and scheduling, leading a team of planners to ensure efficient workflow, resource optimization, and on-time delivery of high-quality products to our customers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure effective execution of planning activities. • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the planning department as well as across all functional departments. • Engage with the sales and production teams to coordinate work orders and ensure >98% OTD to customers. • Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive production plans, aligning with customer requirements, and production capacity. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency, minimize lead times, and meet production targets. • Analyze production capacity and resource constraints to optimize resource utilization across multiple projects and production lines. • Collaborate effectively with managers to prioritize production activities, allocate resources effectively, and resolve scheduling conflicts. • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track production performance, including on-time delivery and manufacturing level loading. • Analyze performance data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to meet customer OTD requirements and the ISC standard of >98%. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, optimize production workflows, and improve overall departmental performance. • Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements, best practices, and lean manufacturing principles.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS • Data driven. • Process driven. • Excellent Business Acumen. • Ability to understand and execute as an expert with MRP. • MPS methodologies manually and within systems. • Expert in ERP system. • Team-oriented mindset. • Critical thinking. • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. • Speak and Read English. • Good verbal and written communication skills • Detail-oriented.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • 4-year degree or equivalent experience • 5+ years successful scheduling experience in manufacturing • Strong leadership and Managerial skills with experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Manufacturing project planning experience required