Materials Planning Manager

PTC ALLIANCE LLC•Chicago Heights, IL

2d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Scheduling and procurement of necessary raw materials to meet customer order needs. Familiar with production processes. Relies on skills, knowledge, and experience to accomplish all assigned tasks. Reviews all activities looking to eliminate waste and continuously improve processes. Supervises personnel of those scheduling the shipping and receiving of the plant to obtain maximum output of production in the most efficient manner, to expedite orders to meet promised shipping dates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from Four year College or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using while numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc.
Must possess a valid driver’s license for business travel, such as, vendor visits, to attend required meetings, multiple remote locations, etc.

Responsibilities

Has delegated management responsibility for the supervision of shipping and receiving activities.
Assists the Plant Manager in administrative functions, such as the preparation of reports and personnel administration of project work and accomplishments.
Coordinates tasks and assignments, schedules work to be done and coordinates these efforts with other supervisors and reports accomplishments on agreed upon basis.
Primary responsibility for coordinating departmental activities by maintaining promise chart, checking the scheduling of the Plant to obtain maximum output of production and controlling the proper stock inventories.
Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
Plans and schedules workflow with operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
Coordinates with Production Planning and Inventory Control Department in procurement and management of raw materials.
Drives active participation and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects and philosophy.
Covers vacancies and coordinates manpower with plant manager.
Develops and trains employees within area of responsibility.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers.
Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Benefits

FREE Healthcare
HSA option
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
401K plan with company match
Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
Tuition Reimbursement eligibility