Techniplas-posted 4 months ago
Full-time
Dalton, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

The Production Control & Planning Manager manages the activities of Customer Service and Scheduling. This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Master Production Schedule. The Production Control & Planning Manager interfaces with functional managers to ensure that requirements are met and works with other operations leaders and human resources to balance workload and manpower availability.

  • Lead and manage a team to create, implement, and run the daily production schedule for the site.
  • Develop the master production schedule for the next 3 to 18 months and the rough-cut capacity plan.
  • Manages customer service team and communicates to customers delivery timing and issues.
  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Master Production Schedule.
  • Supervises the activities of and provides direction to Production Control personnel to ensure timely manufacture of products.
  • Works with other operations managers to balance workload and manpower availability.
  • Assist the Program Manager in maintaining punctual production schedules and risk reduction.
  • Scheduling meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders.
  • Analyzing all facets of production and making recommendations for improvement.
  • Lead formal and informal problem-solving processes to ensure site on-time delivery and lead times meet market expectations and site goals.
  • Identify process and talent gaps to develop direct reports’ performance and development objectives.
  • Take responsibility for all Master Planning and Production Control activities in the plant as part of the Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) framework.
  • Be accountable for monthly delivery metrics for the site including on time delivery, shipment volume vs forecast accuracy, average FG lead times, production plan schedule attainment, and all other production planning KPIs.
  • Work with the buying and operations team to establish a level loaded master production plan for assigned product lines and fulfillment strategy types.
  • Work with the team to establish, execute, and maintain the planning, sales, and inventory process.
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or another related field.
  • Minimum 6 year’s experience in a production/materials planning role in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years experience utilizing continuous improvement methodologies and concepts such as LEAN, Six Sigma, Shainin Red X, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Manufacturing Planning and Control and its constituent parts including Sales & Operations Planning, Master Scheduling, Production Control, Distribution Requirements Planning, and Rough-Cut Capacity Planning.
  • APICS CPIM/CSCP Certification or equivalent preferred.
  • Master’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
  • Experience in demand planning/forecasting &/or direct S&OP roles preferred.
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