Manufacturing Planning Manager - Magnolia, TX (Architecture)

This role is responsible for managing all facets of planning and scheduling including master planning for all product lines, inventory analysis and availability determination based on demand, and tracking the manufacturing status to quickly identify and collaborate with internal functional groups to resolve barriers and issues which arise and are impacting product on time delivery.  This role is responsible for tracking and managing manufacturing WIP as it relates to open work orders, and driving existing inventory usage to improve inventory turns.  The person in the Planning Manager role is ultimately responsible along with Project Management for coordination of shop support needs with Sales/Commercial teams, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse, Quality and Supply Chain departments.

• Develop and manage production plans in coordination with production management to meet business goals and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules in response to demand changes, supply chain disruptions, or operational issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Mfg Engineering, Production, Quality, Warehouse, Product Line Manager and operations teams to improve manufacturing processes and efficiency.
• Ensure that clear direction is provided to your team and that appropriate documentation is available to support shop production plans.
• Collaborating with Procurement, ensure accurate material/inventory levels are on hand to enable the demands of the production schedules to be met and work to mitigate risks affecting production schedules and capacity.
• Participate in the S&OP process with responsibility to collaborate with the PLM in identifying accurate forecasting from Sales and being one of the gate-keepers to maintain integrity in the Forecasting and Master Planning process.
• Implement and maintain production planning systems, tools, and best practices.
• Generate, review, manage and communicate information from reports to expedite upcoming or late demands.
• Analyze relevant operations data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement; Ex: On-time delivery, WIP, etc. 
• Manage and mentor a team of production planners and schedulers.
• Comply with and participate in company quality and safety programs and initiatives. 
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 3- 5 Planners, Inventory Control, and cycle count carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in production planning required 
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience required

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, engineering drawings, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS
General knowledge of word processing software, excellent spreadsheet software skills, E-Mail messaging, and manufacturing/inventory software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• APICS Certification preferred
• 4-year degree in supply chain preferred
   

Skill ID                                                             Skill Name                                              Required  

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ISO 100                                                 QMS, API Q1/ISO 9001 Awareness                                 Yes

HSE 100                                                Health, Safety, and Environment Review                       Yes

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES 

• Consistently follows established safety procedures
• Inspires open communication and fosters team commitment
• Strives to perform at the highest level while always keeping customer satisfaction in mind
• Effectively plans ahead to meet commitments
• Brings forth suggestions or ideas to reduce costs or improve safety, efficiency and/or effectiveness of work processes and/or operations
• Appropriately raises concerns and/or issues to management
• Supports change and a positive work environment
• Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary knowledge and skills for current job
• Strives to exceed customer expectations and to deliver the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Exhibits strong Leadership skills

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Monitors projects progress to ensure it's following the schedule
• Troubleshoots problems that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear and smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high places, outside weather conditions and extreme cold and heat.