North America Production Planning Analyst

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Toledo, OH

About The Position

Purpose: This role acts as the critical link between our Sales organization and Production. The production planning analyst partners with our sales organization to identify future customer demand and translate it into a realistic production plan for our locations. Essential Functions: Monitor and project overall inventories, shipment levels and production output at AGNA facilities to recommend draw rate changes and/or policy crushing recommendations as appropriate to maintain necessary stock levels. Develop stock build plans for cold repairs to ensure adequate stock coverage throughout the duration of the cold repair. Oversee forecast aggregation for tint glass campaigns and work with the plant production scheduler to make sure appropriate production schedules are created. Work to establish and maintain thorough working knowledge of all components of scheduling processes and systems Check stock levels and sales data at appropriate intervals to notice unusual trends and/or potential stockout situations Produce long range production plans using utilizing the dedicated system for the annual budget and other times through the year as needed. Outputs should include total inventory levels, product inventory levels, available capacity, synchronous transition schedule for all lines. Review production plans with the plant leadership teams to make sure there is nothing planned that appears problematic or not achievable. Communicate with all business stakeholders (Regional Sales Managers, Internal CSRs, local production team, regional planning, procurement etc.) at the appropriate frequency to keep them apprised of the current schedule and any changes that may directly affect them or their customers. Communicate the current schedule and relevant changes to raw materials planning stakeholders at the appropriate frequency so raw material planning and procurement can adequately plan purchases and arrivals. Monitor usage of non-saving days, making sure they are properly classified and not used for nefarious purposes. Ensure plant schedulers are utilizing and maintaining the standard size list at their respective plants. Assist in determining ABC classification for new materials as needed. Facilitate new products moving through the CMP from a planning perspective helping to identify necessary planning roadblock. Monitor interplant shipments to ensure we are in line with budget/forecast expectations. Assist Customer Service in determining which plant glass should ship from where common inventory exists. Assist the plants to schedule through unusual events such as Force Majeure etc. Hold meetings between plants as appropriate to insure accurate and timely information is shared so that we are all moving the same direction. Complete monthly and ad hoc reporting as needed/requested. Look for opportunities to improve current ERS and Excel Planning Tools, including AI initiatives Maintain strong working relationships with commercial, raw material procurement, regional leadership, plant materials teams and customer service. Maintain ecommerce master data Plan and facilitate any production transfers as necessary. Additional responsibilities – performs other duties as assigned Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its’ Values and Principles Adherence to the Key Safety Leadership Behaviors Scope/Dimensions: Must be able to interact with multiple levels within the organization, including executive level personnel and shop floor personnel Interacts with external customers on a regular basis Interacts with multiple departments across the organization No direct reports Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role: Decision Making - Demonstrates decisiveness and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations Influential - Presents recommendations in a logical manner that are aligned with business priorities and is able to persuade stakeholders to take actions that will advance shared interests and business goals Strategic Thinking - Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit by focusing on those strategies with the greatest potential for positive business impact

Requirements

Four Year Degree or equivalent in Business or related field
Customer focused – must be able to partner with various internal and external customers
Ability to work efficiently in a computerized environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Strong excel skills – ability to write and interpret formulas and macros
Production scheduling experience in a manufacturing setting
Candidates must be able to climb stairs, crouch, kneel, and maintain balance in various working environments.
The role will require the use of various PPE items including but not limited to safety glasses, hi-vis clothing, respiratory, etc.
The position also requires the ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and rarely lift items over 50 pounds.
Occasionally exposed to plant environment including noise, dust, dirt and vibrations, extreme climate changes.
A successful candidate must be physically capable of performing these tasks safely and consistently in a manufacturing setting.

Nice To Haves

SAP Production Planning and/or Materials Management module experience
6 Sigma or Green Belt Certification
Knowledge of float glass production.
Production Scheduling experience in a manufacturing setting with a minimum of 1 years’ experience

Responsibilities

Monitor and project overall inventories, shipment levels and production output at AGNA facilities to recommend draw rate changes and/or policy crushing recommendations as appropriate to maintain necessary stock levels.
Develop stock build plans for cold repairs to ensure adequate stock coverage throughout the duration of the cold repair.
Oversee forecast aggregation for tint glass campaigns and work with the plant production scheduler to make sure appropriate production schedules are created.
Work to establish and maintain thorough working knowledge of all components of scheduling processes and systems
Check stock levels and sales data at appropriate intervals to notice unusual trends and/or potential stockout situations
Produce long range production plans using utilizing the dedicated system for the annual budget and other times through the year as needed.
Review production plans with the plant leadership teams to make sure there is nothing planned that appears problematic or not achievable.
Communicate with all business stakeholders (Regional Sales Managers, Internal CSRs, local production team, regional planning, procurement etc.) at the appropriate frequency to keep them apprised of the current schedule and any changes that may directly affect them or their customers.
Communicate the current schedule and relevant changes to raw materials planning stakeholders at the appropriate frequency so raw material planning and procurement can adequately plan purchases and arrivals.
Monitor usage of non-saving days, making sure they are properly classified and not used for nefarious purposes.
Ensure plant schedulers are utilizing and maintaining the standard size list at their respective plants.
Assist in determining ABC classification for new materials as needed.
Facilitate new products moving through the CMP from a planning perspective helping to identify necessary planning roadblock.
Monitor interplant shipments to ensure we are in line with budget/forecast expectations.
Assist Customer Service in determining which plant glass should ship from where common inventory exists.
Assist the plants to schedule through unusual events such as Force Majeure etc.
Hold meetings between plants as appropriate to insure accurate and timely information is shared so that we are all moving the same direction.
Complete monthly and ad hoc reporting as needed/requested.
Look for opportunities to improve current ERS and Excel Planning Tools, including AI initiatives
Maintain strong working relationships with commercial, raw material procurement, regional leadership, plant materials teams and customer service.
Maintain ecommerce master data
Plan and facilitate any production transfers as necessary.
Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its’ Values and Principles
Adherence to the Key Safety Leadership Behaviors