Spv, Sr Planner

Progress Rail•Winston Salem, NC

About The Position

The Senior Supervisor/Planner supervises, coordinates, and sets production schedules for assembly and machining lines. The role master schedules new engines and alternators for Progress Rail and provides direction and leadership to production schedulers and customer service representatives. It works with cross-functional teams, customers, internal and external leadership, and other supply chain functions to maintain production plans, align demand, and improve supply chain performance.

Requirements

Three to five years minimum experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Management, and/or Logistics.
High-level understanding of ERP systems and MS Office products, with strong computer skills.
Experience with lean and flow manufacturing techniques.
Understanding of and ability to facilitate the use of flow and pull lean enterprise systems.

Nice To Haves

College degree related to Business, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering.
Strong collaborative, interpersonal, and communication skills to work effectively across functions.
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and a high sense of urgency.
General understanding of manufacturing and operations standard processes and basic product knowledge.
Attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Provide an executable build schedule to machining and assembly lines.
Report on facility production and shipping performance.
Lead production schedulers managing schedules for specific value streams.
Create the Master Production Schedule for assembly lines with input from a cross-functional team.
Work with external senior leadership through the MPS approval process.
Communicate upcoming MPS changes to internal leadership.
Assist with setting annual, quarterly, and monthly facility production and sales targets.
Work with customers to align demand signals and minimize production interruptions.
Provide demand forecasts for planning.
Supervise department staff.
Use data and data-mining skills to perform extensive qualitative and quantitative analyses.
Work with other Supply Chain functions, third-party providers, and facility divisions to drive supply chain improvements.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, no waiting period, and immediate vesting.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance.
HDHP and HSA with seed money.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid vacation.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO).
Employee Assistance Plan.
Education Assistance Program.
Employee Recognition Programs.
Site-specific production and incentive plans.
Site-specific step and skill level wage adjustment plans.
Site-specific relocation and sign-on bonus programs.