Arcade Beauty is the strategic combination of Arcade Marketing and Bioplan. We deliver a complete spectrum of sampling solutions through the unique expertise of our subsidiaries: Biopack, Carestia, Dixon Direct, Le Papillon, Mappel, Phoenix Glass, Socoplan and Socopol. Arcade Beauty ignites consumer interest and brings products to life. As a preeminent provider of sampling solutions to the leading beauty, fragrance and skin-care brands, Arcade Beauty offers solutions that can accelerate consumer trial and purchase.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the production planning and scheduling functions across South Plainfield and Dayton Plant Operations. The key function of the position is to manage production demand related to finite scheduling while accounting for interdependencies for materials, labor, equipment, and technical support. Utilize ERP and other business systems to operationally optimize scheduling leading to customer order delivery satisfaction. Works cross-functionally to gain insight on issues affecting the production schedule and gain support
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the planning resources and employees across various technologies and plants.
Responsible for the master production schedule (short-term) accounting for customer priorities, available capacity, labor availability, materials, and production equipment.
Accounts for the sequencing and lead time of each manufacturing operation to meet shipping dates according to sales/business revenue forecasts and customer orders.
Plans and prepares long-term production schedules to identify capacity constraints and other production limitations to improve runtime and equipment utilization.
Monitor the execution of the production plan at each facility and resolve any potential issues timely.
Investigate production problems or delays, analyze root causes and provide solutions.
Coordinates with respective Operational Management, including maintenance and warehouse, in the planning /implementing of production equipment which impact scheduling and order execution.
Developing effective strategies to support new product introduction and increase production efficiency and output while creating a better workflow.
Support the estimating, budgeting and forecasting processes with production planning insights.
Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
Develops throughput standards and KPIs and production reports to monitor the planning and production process and improvements.
Responsible for establishing and continuously improving the tools, procedures and team training for the production planning process.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience: BS degree in a supply chain or related field, 5-7 years' experience in a planning or supply chain role in a manufacturing setting with a preference to contract manufacturing and/or consumer/beauty products.
Preferred knowledge of filling, packaging, and attaching equipment and operations.
Proficient in MS Office Suite with advanced knowledge of Excel.