Material Supply & Production Planner Manager

Position Summary

This individual is responsible for production scheduling, purchasing production materials, MRP activities, shipping, receiving and inventory control. This position will have 3 direct reports - Shipping Lead, Production Scheduler, and Inventory Specialist. The Production Planning Manager reports directly to the facility Plant Manager.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Supports and assists with all Plant Safety Programs.
• Provides leadership, training, coaching and guidance to team.
• Work daily with the Production Scheduler, Department Managers and Corporate Customer Service to optimize production output and meet customer delivery dates.
• Serve as Plant contact for Corporate Customer Service and Sales and Operational Planning teams.
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of the perpetual inventory system (MRP).
• Evaluate, analyze, and communicate systems requirements on a continuing basis, and maintain system processes, including the delivery of daily and monthly status reports to appropriate parties.
• Directs, manages, and monitors production, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and materials processes.
• Maintains inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines.
• Works with purchasing department and suppliers to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and other consumables.
• Manages and monitors storage of production consumables and finished goods.
• Oversees shipping, receiving and 3PL functions related to material and finished goods.
• Performs system adjustments on damaged, obsolete or variance inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.
• Establishes procedures for conducting quarterly physical inventories.
• Supports Plant Manager and Financial Analyst in preparation of annual budget.
• Manages month end activities requiring active participation, dates may fall on weekends and holidays.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in a Planning or Materials Management role required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• Prior experience with BAAN software highly preferred.
• Experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Proven analytical abilities.
• Practical experience generating process documentation and reports.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proven development of innovative and impactful systems solutions.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance.
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
• Community Engagement: Support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for advancement through skills development, formal education support, and company training curricula.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: Commitment to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the application process.