Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy. Develops strategies that will allow to flex the inventory levels down to support our working capital goals. Aligns the production capacity and inventory goals to service our customers to help lead the Sales and Operations planning process. Develops requirements for system enhancements to existing planning applications. Develops and implements production plans and inventory targets for Raw, W... more details
Director, Production Planning
Job LocationsUS-OH-Warren
Job ID
2024-4546
# of Openings
1
Type
Salaried Full-Time
Category
Production/Planning
Work Location
Hybrid
About Us
Do you want to work for a stable, growing organization that reaches back more than 130 years?? Our steel tube and pipe products have helped build landmarks and buildings in North America; Come build your career at Zekelman Industries!
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Plays an instrumental role in aligning the production and inventory strategy with the company’s objectives of continuous improvement and innovation. Oversees production planning and scheduling process to ensure that manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently. Leads strategic planning and coordination among various departments to meet production and inventory goals by balancing technical expertise with leadership skills. Supports company’s ability to meet customer demands and maintain the competitive advantage in the market.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
Develops strategies that will allow to flex the inventory levels down to support our working capital goals.
Aligns the production capacity and inventory goals to service our customers to help lead the Sales and Operations planning process.
Develops requirements for system enhancements to existing planning applications.
Develops and implements production plans and inventory targets for Raw, WIP, and Finished Goods inventory.
Prepares monthly and quarterly production plans and inventory targets.
Implements Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI tools to revolutionize and streamline planning and inventory management processes.
Analyses production data and reports to identify trends, forecast future production needs, and make informed decisions regarding capacity planning. Determines raw material requirements to support the forecast.
Hires, coaches, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
Leads and coaches Planners in support of specific projects as well as broader development and performance management.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Regular, full-time predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Associate Degree in Business, Bachelor degree in supply management preferred
10+ years experience in an engineering, operations management, or manufacturing environment with at least 3 years experience in production planning and/or supply chain optimization
5+ years supervising a team
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES
Working knowledge of manufacturing, mechanical, and/or industrial engineering
Basic understanding of ERP systems and related transactional processes, with SAP experience preferred
Strong ability to develop organizational awareness to manage proactive change in an organization and help in decisions making, communication, teamwork, culture, and leadership effectiveness
Strong leadership and decision making skills
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Strong technical and analytical skills
Ability to stay updated on all organization changes; ability to take initiative to lead a change
Ability to influence various audiences
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Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.? In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.
M/F/D/V
We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
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