Planning Manager

integer; New Ross; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Integer is seeking a seasoned Planning Team Leader to manage professional Planning associates and supervisors, accountable for the team's performance and results, and to provide guidance across planning concepts and functions.

You will develop long-term production planning strategies in line with market trends and business objectives, oversee planning activities and metrics, and collaborate with Operations, R&D, and Product Development to prioritize resources and support new launches.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Planning teams or supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of planning concepts and supply chain disciplines.
• Ability to drive performance and deliver results.
• Experience aligning production plans with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning Team; develop annual goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System and safety standards.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks in planning and develop contingency plans.
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, and Product Development to prioritize resources.

Skills

Planning leadership

Team management

Supply chain

Decision making

Stakeholder communication

Job description

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Values

• Customer - We focus on our customers' success
• Innovation - We create better solutions
• Collaboration - We create success together
• Inclusion - We always interact with others respectfully
• Candor - We are open and honest with one another
• Integrity - We do the right things and do things right

Who are we:

Integer is a global organization providing innovative high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEM's (original equipment manufacturers) to enhance the lives of patients worldwide. We are guided by our six Values, including focus on Customer Perspective, Accountability, Agility, One Team, Candor, and Inclusion. You will also notice a distinct emphasis on Integrity, Safety, and Quality. These are non-negotiables, and integral to everything we do. Working at Integer means you are part of a team passionately pursuing excellence in all that we do and always reaching for the next great achievement.

What you will do in this role:

The primary purpose of this job is to manage professional Planning associates and/or supervisors while being accountable for the performance and results of the Planning team, providing subject matter guidance to team, peers and/or customers. Requires in-depth understanding of Planning concepts, theories and principals and knowledge of Supply Chain disciplines and functions. Establishes goals and objectives for own team and drives performance to deliver results while applying understanding of how team contributes to results achievement for site and function. Responsibilities include development of innovate solutions to complex technical, operational and organizational problems as well as developing long-term production planning strategies considering market trends, business objectives, and industry dynamics, oversee planning activities, metrics and tracking attainment while guiding and influencing others to adopt a different point of view.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Adhere to Integer's Values and all safety, environmental, security, and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.

• Manages and serves as a key leader of the Planning Team and is accountable to the development of the annual goals and objectives for Supply Chain from which Key Performance Goals/Targets are derived - Understand and adhere to Integer's Values and all company policies, procedures, and work instructions defined in your training plan.
• Ensure compliance with the established Quality Management System and all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security protocols.
• Provides subject matter guidance through effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of production plans to meet business objectives.
• Identify potential risks in planning process, develop and communicate contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.

Develops innovative solutions to complex technical, operational and organizational problems through sustained Continuous Improvement processes.

• Lead the planning team; promote talent by developing individual growth and development plans and organizational succession plans.
• Engage with Associates at all levels and across all functions.
• Interact, as appropriate, directly with your internal customers; support the preparations of customer business reviews and participate in site visits and audits by customers or other parties, as needed.
• Partner with your peers on the Operations, local Supply Chain Team, and corporate Supply Chain Team, aligning on strategies, tactics, and actions required, to achieve Operation's objectives.
• Collaborate with cross functional team to ensure SIOP process is executed properly.
• Collaborate with the R&D and Product Development teams to appropriately prioritize resources and support for new product launches.
• Perform other duties as needed and as directed.

How you will be measured:

The specific measures listed below may be subject to change and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list:

• Safety - Number of Safety Observations completed and improvement suggestions implemented.
• People - Associate engagement, Voluntary turnover rate.
• Quality - Key quality metrics.
• Delivery - On Time Delivery.
• Inventory - Days on hand; inventory turns, Plan For Every Part, ERP adoption.
• Productivity - Achievement of committed results, completion of assigned projects - Cost Improvement - Cumulative incremental savings realized as a result of your accomplishments and collaboration, particularly in support of continuous improvements.
• Cost Controls - Adherence to budget across su