Manager Materials Planning

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in a related field.
  • 4+ years in people management for Bachelors or 2+ years for Masters.
  • 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of production and material scheduling processes.
  • Experience in managing manufacturing metrics and Key Process Indicators.

Responsibilities

  • Develop methods to track material flow and manage WIP on the production floor.
  • Utilize core metrics to lead planning and ensure material meets production needs.
  • Collaborate with teams to identify and solve potential scheduling issues.
  • Engage in the SIOP process and support Master Planners as needed.
  • Ensure alignment and transparency throughout the build process.
  • Oversee the planning schedule development.

Benefits

  • Immediate Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401K match with immediate vesting.
  • Compressed work schedule options for qualifying roles.
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
  • Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays annually.
  • 8 weeks of fully paid family leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Manager, Materials Planning is responsible for creating the production and material schedules to meet on time delivery targets. In addition, this leader will coordinate with key stakeholders in purchasing and inventory control when adjustments are needed and troubleshoots complex issues as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Develop methods and standards to measure and monitor flow and control of material on the manufacturing floors (WIP management)
  • Utilize and manage core metrics and Key Process Indicators to lead the planning and production control teams in order to ensure material supply meets production requirements
  • Work with the teams to capitalize on opportunities and issues such as what if scenarios, push outs and pull ins
  • Participate in SIOP process working closely, and serving as a backup, with the Master Planners to ensure job orders/WIP is in line with minimal compression
  • Work with peer groups to ensure alignment and transparency of the build process
  • Manage the development of the planning schedule


Qualifications

Experience:
  • Bachelors Degree: Minimum four (4) years of experience in people management. Minimum six (6) years of experience in field. OR Masters Degree: Minimum two (2) years of experience in people management. Minimum six (6) years of experience in field.


  • Additional Information

    This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

    Other benefits include:
    • Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
    • 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
    • 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
    • Career Opportunity and Growth
    • Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
    • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
    • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

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