Manager- Production Planning

EssilorLuxottica Group•Garland, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

DAC Vision is the global leader in manufacturing and distribution of supplies for optical lens manufacturing processes. Whether it is for lens surfacing, lens coating or lens finishing, DAC Vision's extensive range of products, combined with a long history of manufacturing experience, enables us to offer high-performance solutions for labs and eye care professionals. Our mission is to build strong, long-term partnerships with our clients as we work together to craft the gift of vision. DAC Vision is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Ops Management, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of progressive manufacturing, production planning, operations, or supply chain leadership experience.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Strong SAP experience.
Experience in production planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and procurement coordination.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
Strong financial acumen with experience in product costing and inventory management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or similar.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and update weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual production plans aligned with forecasted demand and business objectives, in order to ensure adequate labor, equipment capacity, and raw material availability.
Collaborate with multiple departments to align production requirements with customer demand.
Direct and oversee all manufacturing planning activities to support uninterrupted production operations.
Establish manufactured goods raw material planning, to define purchasing requirements, and execute the procurement activities to ensure supply continuity.
Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to prevent shortages while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Direct work order management activities, including creation, release, material issuance, monitoring, and closure within SAP.
Ensure production schedules are executed according to established priorities and customer commitments.
Lead labor planning and workforce utilization initiatives to maximize productivity, cross-training, and operational flexibility.
Analyze production performance metrics and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
Review capacity constraints and recommend corrective actions to maintain production flow and customer service levels.
Serve as the primary owner of production planning data, reports, and performance measurement.
Oversee manufactured goods costing activities to ensure product competitiveness and profitability, provide recommendation for improvement.
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives across production planning, inventory management, and resource utilization.
Maintain and update Supply Chain File on a monthly basis and ensure required information is submitted prior to the 5th business day of each month.
Participate in budget planning and strategic operational reviews.
Support annual physical inventory counts, cycle count programs, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.