Production Planning Manager

About the role

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is seeking a Production Planning Manager to join their team in Henrico, VA. This position reports to the Director, Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production forecast based on master plan, timelines, material needs in order to define production requirements based on plant capacity, which are aligned with company goals.
• Adjust plans as necessary to accommodate changes in demand, communicating updates to all relevant parties and ensuring material supplies able to meet the changes.
• Produces revenue investigation and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports.
• Conducts special studies, investigations relating to the introduction of new products or processes to effect cost reduction and give in improvements.
• Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management.
• Liaises with operation team to resolve daily production line disruptions and productivity issues.
• In charge of the development and implementation of the company’s production control functions including Master Scheduling, Production Planning/Coordination, Shop Scheduling, and Dispatching.
• Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs. Utilizes models for defining material planning parameters for components.
• Approves quantities, schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
• Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, hold up performance and process procedures.
• Interfaces with customers to ensure delivery dedications are met and with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain, engineering, business or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years progressive responsibility in production control and planning or related area, including supervision.
• Experience leading a team at least 3 – 5 years.
• Experience with SAP or any ERP, MRP systems, Strong excel skills.
• Prior experience in a Manufacturing environment (nice to have).

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be a team player with strong organizational and communication skills. They must also have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to work effectively under pressure.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Benefits

Anord Mardix offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with standard business hours.