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Production Planning Manager

Production Planning Manager

Electrical Equipment Mfg.Austin, TX
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Responsibilities

1. Production Planning :

  • Develop short-term and long-term production plans based on product demand forecasts, resource availability, and production capacity.
  • Forecasting production to prevent lack of components for manufacturing

Analyze capacity constraints and recommend actions (e.g., overtime, outsourcing, equipment investment) to balance supply and demand

2. Scheduling :

  • Create and maintain production schedules to ensure timely completion of orders while maximizing productivity and minimizing downtime.
  • 3. Resource Allocation :

  • Coordinate with Supply Chain Manager to ensure availability of raw materials (bolts, nuts, washers and etc.), components, and equipment necessary for production.
  • 4. Capacity Planning :

  • Monitor production capacity and identify bottlenecks or constraints in the production process, implementing strategies to optimize resource utilization.
  • 5. Quality Assurance :

  • Collaborate with production manager to ensure adherence to quality standards and implement measures to address any quality issues that may arise during production.
  • 6. Continuous Improvement :

  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements in production workflows, implementing best practices to enhance overall operational performance.
  • 7. Risk Management :

  • Anticipate and mitigate potential risks that may impact production schedules or quality standards, implementing contingency plans as necessary.
  • WMS and ERP system is not matched with warehouse, production planning manager should fix it to make it same.
  • 8. Modification Work Order in ERP system.

  • When modification work order is needed, Production Planning manager should conduct it with ERP system.
  • When conduct modification work order through ERP, classify the waste item and inventory item that will be used.
  • 9. Operating and maintaining ERP and WMS System :

  • Operating ERP and WMS system for production.
  • Co-work with SCM manager to manage stock items for production.
  • When ERP and WMS system has problem, production planning manager should fix it with headquarter members.
  • Supervise and coordinate IT maintenance activities, including ERP and WMS systems in Bastrop Campus.
  • 10. Ordering parts and products :

  • Order insufficient production parts and products to avoid disruption to the production schedule.
  • Co-work with Chicago’s SCM manager and headquarters to order production parts and products on time.
  • 11. Manager Standard Work Order in ERP system :

  • Manage all work orders in production
  • Optimize work order system to increase production efficiency
  • Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related fields
  • Previous experience in production planning, manufacturing, or operations management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Proficiency in production planning software and tools.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills preferred.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with supply chain software systems (e.g., ERP, WMS) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other productivity tools.
  • Certified forklift operator is preferred.
  • Bilingual in Korean and English required
  • Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(K)
  • Long-term / short-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance.
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