IE Package Planner

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent - Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related field - Preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Flexibility to work shifts and weekends
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Supervisory experience - Preferred
  • Familiarity with UPS processes and methods - Preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develops recommendations and solutions to improve operations
  • Coordinates with management to implement cost-reducing changes and service improvements
  • Analyzes current plans to identify opportunities for process and workflow improvements
  • Presents recommendations to IE and operations teams for approval
  • Identifies training needs to enhance operational efficiency
  • Develops and maintains work measurement systems for all operations
  • Trains management on new procedures, processes, and technologies

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug coverage
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
  • Disability income protection
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) retirement program
  • Vacation, paid holidays, and personal time off
  • Paid sick leave and family medical leave as mandated
  • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This position audits operating plans and procedure compliance. This role develops, implements, and assesses long and short-range operating plans for package operations and helps to implement improved operating plans, new services, technologies, and enhanced procedures. This position assists with tools, training, and methods certification. This person works with others to identify and prioritize opportunities for operations and process improvements where key business plan objectives are not being met. The IE Package Planner serves as the communications liaison for other functions and coordinates initiatives impacting package operations planning requirements. This position may supervise and train Interns, CoOps, Specialists, Part-Time Supervisors, or Associate Engineers.

Responsibilities:
  • Develops recommendations and solutions to improve operations
  • Works with management team to implement changes to reach desired cost-reduction and service improvements
  • Analyzes current operating plan to determine opportunities for improving the process and workflow (e.g., analyzes process flow charts and production schedules, etc.)
  • Reviews recommendations (e.g., improved job set-ups, operating plans, etc.) with IE and operations teams to gain approval
  • Identifies issues that require training or re-training (e.g., Operating Plan execution, process adherence, proper methods, work measurement, use of technology, etc.) to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Develops and maintains work measurement for all operations to support all necessary operating plans
  • Provides training to management for implementation of new procedures, processes, services, and technology.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent - Required
  • Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related field - Preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
  • Strong Interpersonal communication skills
  • Willing to work flexible shifts hours and possibly weekends
  • Ability to travel
  • Experience supervising employees - Preferred
  • Knowledge of UPS processes, procedures, and methods - Preferred


Internal Salary Grade: 20E

Employee Type:
Permanent

Other Criteria:

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Pay Range:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $82.140,00/year to $133.500,00/year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate's work experience. Hired applicants are offered annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement program, Vacation, Paid Holidays and Personal time, Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law, and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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