POSITION OVERVIEW: The Production Planning Manager will direct and be responsible for coordinating all production planning activities as well as warehouse and shipping activities at our Toledo, Ohio Manufacturing facility. This individual will be involved with the daily activities of production, inventory, warehousing and distribution for the product produced and stored in the plant. The ideal candidate for this position must be an advocate for production planning best practices and standardization. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Production Planning Manager's responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
Assist in developing Master Schedule requirements from demand forecast, plant capacity, and historical data
Interact with production and planning personnel to update and advise on order progress and new developments
Manage volume as needed to meet customer requirements both internal and external
Monitor inventories to minimize costs and achieve plant inventory goals
Oversee development and maintenance of tools that enhance production planning capability.
Responsible for audits for compliance with department standards and practices
Maintaining accurate needs attention and obsolete inventory and implement measures for improvement.
Track/analyze data and produce required reports
Update and maintain the planning production system
Interface with manufacturing, purchasing, and shipping employees on material status and production planning issues.
Drive continuous improvement through training and strategic planning
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of experience in production planning, logistics and materials handling role
3+ years in a manufacturing environment
Experience in planning component parts from various suppliers, to support plant operations.
Working experience in balancing customer service levels along with inventory goals.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft office: Word, Excel, Access.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
The ability to work independently and with a team.
Approximately 10% travel
Preferred Requirements
Packaging industry and or metals processing experience
Certificates in APICS, CPSM, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing
Knowledge of AS400
Capability and flexibility of managing changing business needs and requirements
Proven record of applied critical thinking in a variety of situations
Taking calculated initiative to drive improvements
Hands on self-starter who is able to review a process, make recommendations, and then see it through to implementation.
Effective oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as working independently and self-directed
Process oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to develop processes, train end users, and implement projects to completion
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook required
Numbers & Facts
Location
Toledo, OH
Skills
APICS Certificationunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)unmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
Distribution Warehousingunmatched
IBM AS-400 Serverunmatched
Inventory Costsunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Access Databaseunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Shipmentsunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Trainingunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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