Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Production and Aftermarket Shop Planning Lead to join our Business Systems team. The successful candidate will manage a team of planners responsible for ensuring efficient production and MRO planning, material management, and logistics within our organization. This role will play a critical part in supporting our Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and managing shop planning and material logistics.
Key Responsibilities:- Team Management: Lead a team of planners responsible for scheduling, WIP release, in-process material management, and bill of material management within our ERP system (Oracle).
- Production Planning: Establish and communicate work cell targets and prioritization, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Material Management: Manage material availability, critical shortage management, and ensure compliance with customer shipping requirements.
- Production Scheduling: Develop and manage production schedules, including schedule recovery, to meet customer demand and business objectives.
- Oracle Master Data: Maintain accurate and up-to-date Oracle Master Data, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
- Sales Status Tracking: Track current and anticipated sales status to inform production planning, material management and customer focused decisions.
- SIOP Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the SIOP process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.
- Shop Planning: Manage shop planning activities, including capacity planning, material planning, and production scheduling.
- MRO Material Forecasting and Supply Planning: Develop and manage MRO material forecasts to support aftermarket repairs and spares operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective supply of materials and components.
- Collaboration: Support the broader Planning, Logistics and Operations team as needed.
- Effective Communication: Communicate effectively across multiple levels, including:
* Direct workforce: Provide clear guidance, expectations, and feedback to planners and other team members.
* Sector Leadership: Present SIOP plans, progress, and insights to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
* Cross-functional teams: Collaborate with other departments, such as production, logistics, and sales, to ensure alignment and effective execution.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and EducationRequired Education, Experience, & Skills:- 12 or more years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field and a minimum of a high school diploma ,8 or more years with a Bachelor's Degree
- Experience in production planning, material management, or a related field, with a focus on ERP systems.
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing teams and driving business results.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Ability to lead in a team-based manufacturing environment and make decisions with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with SIOP processes and shop planning principles.
Preferred Skills and EducationPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills:- 12 years of experience in production planning, material management, or a related field, with a focus on ERP systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
- Oracle ERP system certification or experience with other ERP systems.
- Constraint based production scheduling experience
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
