Spv, Sr Planner

Progress Rail•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

The Senior Supervisor/Planner supervises and coordinates production scheduling for assembly and machining lines. The role creates master schedules for new engines and alternators for Progress Rail and provides direction and leadership to production schedulers and customer service representatives. The position works with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate manufacturing plans, align customer 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 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 executable build schedules to machining and assembly lines.
Report facility production and shipping performance.
Lead production schedulers responsible for specific value stream schedules.
Create the Master Production Schedule for assembly lines with input from a cross-functional team.
Work with external senior leadership on 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 conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses.
Collaborate with Supply Chain personnel, third-party providers, and facility divisions to drive supply chain improvements.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, immediate vesting, and no waiting period.
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.
Benefits start on the first day.