What we are looking for:
We are looking for a Production Planning Manager to be responsible for implementing processes that improve operating efficiencies and reduce cost within the end-to-end supply chain.
Must display Business acumen and a passion for making a difference in the business and the ability to drive processes across a system, see trends and analyze data.
What you will be responsible for in this role:
- Manage all final and sub-assembly planners across multiple Strategic Business Units (SBU)
- Provide training to planners, as well as training for changes to current processes
- Communicate and execute capacity and line rate changes resulting from weekly sales & operations meetings
- Coordinate shop floor schedule or material changes as a result of clear-to-build process
- Ensure final production schedule is sequenced to master schedule to ensure on-time performance to production dates while optimizing production line efficiencies
- Lead and implement process improvements related to production scheduling, scrap reduction and WIP inventory management
- Define and track KPI’s that provide visibility to overall department performance as well as identify opportunities for continued improvement
- Provide support and communication to production managers
- Assist with organizing planners’ daily job functions and workload balancing
- Coordinate communication with engineering and supply chain for BOM substitutions and / or deviations
- Confirm appropriate
- Create formal communication and tracking process for known component shortages
- Develop written procedures related to the planning function
- Establish cross training needs and plans
- Assist CI Engineers with continuous process improvement projects
What are the basic qualifications?
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 5+ years’ experience supporting operation environment planning capacity
What are the preferred qualifications?
- B.A. in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field
To be a great fit for the role:
- Adept in oral and written communication.
- Fluent in Microsoft Office systems and applications as well as AS-400
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
- Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Winning Through Customers
- Respects and Values People
- Expectations for Results
- High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
What’s in it for you?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Holidays
