Facilitator - Material Planning

Primary Job Function: Supervise, instruct and motivate the Team to meet or exceed departmental goals and objectives. Know and apply broad knowledge of principles and practices of a field or specialization. May supervise/lead one or more functional areas. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management. Key Areas of Responsibility: Scheduling:Ship Scheduling: Assure accurate customer demand data within computer-based planning system. Determine and arrange truckload scheduling to assure JIT delivery to customer. Monitor customer shipments and inventory levels to assure compliance with minimum inventory levels. On time delivery to customersPress Scheduling: Convert customer demand into press schedules. Develop and distribute raw material supplier releases to support production schedule. Monitor assembly requirements, customer shipments and inventory levels to assure compliance with minimum inventory levels. Distribute schedules as neededAssembly Scheduling: Convert customer demand into assembly schedules. Develop and distribute raw material supplier releases to support production schedule. Monitor customer shipments and inventory levels to assure shipping compliance with minimum inventory levels. Distribute schedules as neededRaw Material Scheduling: Convert customer demand into Raw Material schedules. Develop and distribute raw material supplier releases to support production scheduleAdminister company policies, procedures and practices in a consistent mannerUsing core values, the Facilitator should initiate coaching and problem-solving activities that will maintain a productive relationship with AssociatesRemain accessible to Associates the majority of the time and respond to Associates concerns, complaints, problems, suggestions, etc. and provide information, answers and assistance in a reasonable time periodUsing leadership and motivational techniques, maintain a productive and satisfied department work groupSelection, training and development of Associates through the use of Skill Assessment and coordination of training resourcesPlan and execute daily activities according to departmental production requirementsPlan short-term activities to meet departmental goals and objectivesManage efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and materials to promote/improve safety, housekeeping, quality, and reduce scrapMaintain/improve customer service through use/participation of Concern/Resolution processes (8D)Plan and execute company initiatives Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma/GED3 – 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferredAssociates degree or enrollment in classes towards Associates degree preferredDemonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required General knowledge of personal computers is expected (MS Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint; ERP system)Flexible Schedule Training Requirements or Equivalents: ERP System Training8D TrainingLeadership/Supervisor Skills Training Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements: Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.Able to tolerate standing for 8 hours or more.Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the work day.Hand and eye coordination.Ability to work in office and manufacturing environment This job description is NOT intended to be all inclusive and by signing this job description the employee acknowledges that they may be required to perform other reasonably related duties assigned by their direct Manager, or other Managers within the facility. This is an At Will position. The above points have been explained sufficiently.