Production Planning Manager

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Production Planning Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining master production schedules to align with shipping goals, customer requirements, and inventory targets while ensuring quality and accuracy. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to coordinate kit assembly schedules, balances demand and supply to address fluctuations, and ensures timely planning to meet delivery and financial objectives. This position requires independent judgment to handle complex tasks and implement effective strategies, driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This position is responsible for achieving objectives while exhibiting Storm Industries' Core Values.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRegular Functions include:Manages daily kit assembly activities to ensure maximum efficiency, quality, and accuracy by developing effective daily and weekly production plans that meet customer and satellite branch requirements.Analyzes and documents current warehouse processes through observation, employee feedback, and collaboration, leveraging SOPs and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and implement changes that enhance efficiency.Designs layouts, processes, and procedures to optimize storage and material flow, considering warehouse space utilization, inventory levels, TAKT/cycle times, and overall facility efficiency.Oversees daily Kit Assembly/Manufacturing Order (MO) releases, ensuring urgent orders are expedited to meet delivery timelines.Analyzes past, current, and upcoming orders to prioritize and schedule kit assembly activities effectively.Maintains consistent communication with customer service and sales teams to ensure customer needs are met.Addresses inventory-related challenges through collaboration with Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Inventory Control teams, ensuring smooth operations.Identifies and implements process improvements and cost-reduction strategies using Lean, Six Sigma, and Takt Time methodologies to enhance operating metrics.Generates and reviews planning reports, such as shortage and material flow analyses, to identify and resolve bottlenecks and ensure optimal outcomes.Promotes adherence to safety regulations and ISO requirements.Regular attendance at the worksite is essential to perform this role effectively.Other duties as required.Periodic Functions include:Performs planning simulations by analyzing varying capacity rates, manpower, and demand levels to optimize operations.Gains expertise in demand planning functions and serve as a backup for the Senior Demand Planner when needed.Manages miscellaneous projects as required to support organizational goals and priorities.Leadership Responsibilities:Provides oversight to employees in the assembly areas, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to organizational standards.Performs managerial duties in compliance with company policies and applicable laws.Manages employee attendance, performance metrics, and manufacturing order accuracy and efficiencies.Outlines clear performance objectives and ensure their thorough and timely completion while recommending and supporting employee development programs.Partners with Human Resources on employee relations matters, including coaching, counseling, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree or minimum 5 years' relevant experience.Professional/Technical Training and Skills include: Training and/or experience in MRP software such as Great Plains preferable.Manufacturing background in TAKT TIME calculation, Lean Enterprise, Constraint Management to be used in warehouse assembly operations. Experience leading Production Scheduling (Planning/Analyzing/Goal Setting/Takt Time/Reporting). Ability to use Microsoft software including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.Able to calculate figures and amounts.Leadership training an asset.

Created: 2025-02-10