Production Planning Supervisor

GENERAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position creates and manages comprehensive production plans to meet customer demand while optimizing resource utilization and minimizing costs. This role involves developing schedules, coordinating with various departments, and utilizing LN ERP System to ensure efficient and timely production. The position will also lead a team of 7-8 Production Planners to ensure they are meeting goals of the plant operations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Will include the following, but other duties may be assigned: 

• Develops and manages an integrated master schedule for all operations/aftermarket, considering dependencies, constraints, and resource availability. 

• Collaborates with managers, department heads, and stakeholders to understand requirements, objectives, and milestones. 

• Identifies and assesses risks, issues, and conflicts that may impact the schedule, and develop mitigation plans. 

• Regularly updates and maintains the master schedule by incorporating changes, updates, and adjustments as necessary. 

• Monitors production/aftermarket progress and identifies any deviations from the schedule, taking proactive measures to address delays or other issues. 

• Participates in and conducts regular meetings and discussions with multiple teams to review and analyze production and kitting status, identify bottlenecks, and recommend solutions. 

• Provides accurate and timely reports, dashboards, and visualizations that communicate production and aftermarket statuses, key metrics, and performance indicators to management and stakeholders. 

• Continuously improves scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 

• Trains and mentors team members on best practices for schedule management and adherence. 

• Collaborates with procurement and resource management teams to ensure alignment between the production schedule and resource allocation. 

• Participates in daily Management Daily improvement walks.