Production Planning Manager

Lead the planning, scheduling, and materials organization to meet inventory and delivery goals while driving zero customer disappointments and optimizing business inventory levels.

Responsibilities

• Assure inventory and delivery goals are met and drive for zero customer disappointments while maintaining business inventory levels
• Enhance current processes through Lean methodologies
• Develop and grow assigned personnel through strong leadership
• Control inventory levels, cycle time, work center loads, and other aspects to meet production schedules
• Set strategic direction for planning and scheduling activities within the organization
• Collaborate with Commercial Operations on production forecasts (S&OP) and manage factory lead times
• Establish PCBA schedules
• Oversee Shipping, Receiving, Material Handling, and Warehouse functions
• Manage a team of production planners, receiving, stock handlers, shipping, inventory management, warehouse, and international shipping logistics
• Lead yearly Physical Inventory activity and reduce ERP variances
• Contribute to S&OP materials planning based on projected demand
• Monitor inventory levels weekly to ensure alignment with targets
• Provide feedback to Purchasing Materials Manager regarding material needs and planned consumption
• Report KPI metrics monthly on inventory levels, delivery performance, and disposition of excess/obsolete material, including auction of excess parts
• Escalate key component shortages within GE Grid Automation
• Mine data from ERP system regularly and readjust production schedules based on component shortages
• Maximize production efficiency with scheduling aligned to constraints
• Utilize pull methodologies to drive product flow

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a related field or relevant work experience
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Materials Planning role
• Extensive experience using an ERP system such as Oracle or SAP
• Experience leading production planning teams

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong business and analytical ability
• Knowledge of PCBA and final assembly manufacturing process
• Familiarity with production control systems and routines
• Ability to effectively manage changing and conflicting priorities
• Ability to operate effectively in any organizational structure

Pay

For candidates applying to a U.S.-based position, the pay range is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility includes a discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (tax-advantaged 401(k) with company matching and retirement contributions)
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off