Supervisor, Planning

Job Description

This position will coordinate and manage a team of planners in the execution of manufacturing requirements to meet or exceed business plans. Must be a team player and interact well with a diverse workforce. This is a working supervisory position.

Requirements:

• Supervision of other planners and resolving issues as they arise
• Develops and issues manufacturing orders in accordance with Master Production Schedule.
• Will facilitate efficient processing of orders to assure minimum resources and inventory investment.
• Will work with other functional areas to monitor and resolve material and capacity issues.
• Expected to identify, communicate, and address issues regarding schedule attainment.
• Will utilize ERP system to effectively manage capacities and resources
• Responsible for ensuring system transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:A. Education 2 year AA Degree in Supply Chain/ related field or 5 + years’ of job related experience and required job related Certifications; or High School graduate with 8+ years job related Experience with jobB. Experience 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Planning, Scheduling, Production control, and/or Supervisor experience in a MRP environment. Experience managing manufacturing processes, productivity and efficiency measurements

III. Preferred QualificationsA. Education or Experience ERP experience, LN a plus Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or related certification(s). Scheduling/Planning experience in a low volume / high mix manufacturing operationB. Interpersonal Skills Strong Leadership skills Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels. Strong communication and presentation skills. Strong problem solving and analysis skills. Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities. Ability to interact with diverse groups of employees.C. Technical Skills Basic Knowledge of manufacturing processes Microsoft or related experienceD. Other Skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in an organized fashion.

Essential Functions: The ability to supervise and guide employees to keep them on task The ability to resolve issues and prioritize where necessary The ability to predictably and regularly attend work. The ability to read and understand documents and drawings The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers The ability to perform several tasks at once The ability to follow directions or instructions The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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