Planning & Logistics Supervisor

Avalign Technologies•Mentor, OH

About The Position

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce. Summary: The Planning & Logistics Supervisor is responsible for overseeing production planning, scheduling, and logistics operations to support customer orders, forecasts, and Kanban requirements while maximizing operational efficiency and job profitability. This role supervises the planning and logistics functions to ensure accurate production schedules, effective material flow, and timely shipment of finished goods. The Supervisor works closely with Sales, VP of Operations, and Supply Chain teams to balance production capacity, inventory levels, and transportation requirements to achieve on-time delivery and optimal inventory performance.

Requirements

4 year university bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
5+ years scheduling experience in a contract-manufacturing (Machining) environment.
Excellent computer skills, including the knowledge and application of Office Suite including Access and ERP Software. Epicor a plus.
Excellent Verbal & written skills
Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers, coworkers, and subordinates; includes the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
Someone who accept assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach
Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
An effective communicator, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and oversee the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in accordance with the Sales & Operations Plan.
Supervise planning activities to ensure accurate scheduling of manufacturing operations and timely fulfillment of customer orders.
Balance production capacity, inventory levels, and demand requirements to meet customer service and delivery goals.
Coordinate and reschedule shop floor production as necessary to meet lead-time commitments and changing priorities.
Perform capacity planning and shop load analysis to verify master schedule accuracy.
Monitor and publish Capacity Planning Reports and Earned Hours reports.
Work directly with Operations leadership to resolve production bottlenecks, scheduling conflicts, and resource constraints.
Provide lead-time commitments to Sales based on capacity and operational capability.
Supervise and provide leadership for key ERP / Systems related projects.
Supervise and provide guidance to production planners, schedulers, and logistics personnel.
Facilitate communication between Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Logistics teams to resolve scheduling or delivery conflicts.
Develop and maintain performance metrics related to production scheduling, on-time delivery, and logistics performance.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Supervise daily logistics and shipping operations, ensuring timely and accurate shipment of customer orders.
Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams to ensure materials availability and efficient flow through the facility.
Manage inbound and outbound freight scheduling with carriers and logistics providers.
Monitor inventory movement to ensure proper inventory control and accuracy within ERP systems.
Identify and implement improvements to logistics processes, transportation costs, and delivery performance.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable transportation regulations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Great 401(k) with company match
Generous employee referral bonus program
Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
Temperature controlled environment
Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.