Planeador de producción

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany GmbH; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the tire manufacturing industry is seeking a Supply Chain Manager at their San Luis Potosí plant. The successful candidate will oversee master planning, production scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role demands a qualified individual with a strong background in supply chain management within manufacturing environments, excellent communication and analytical skills, and a commitment to operational efficiency.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 3+ years in supply chain management/demand planning.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and control the Master Planning of the plant.
• Develop ticket and execution plans based on regional demand.
• Manage supply changes for new product development.

Conocimientos

Supply Chain Management

Production Scheduling

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Operations Management

Herramientas

Production Scheduling and Monitoring System (PSMS)

Descripción del empleo

Primary Purpose of the Position:
• Oversee and control the Master Planning of the plant (Ticket Planning) per Akron's requirements, with a direct link to Consumer BC and Component Prep BC, scheduling and aligning as needed.
• Lead the planning process applying flow principles to align plant operations closely with customer demand, creating a functional plan for plant execution that meets production planning requirements.
• Coordinate Process Flows Specialists responsible for WIP buffer management to support flow, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and ensure consistency of standard work for flow and scheduling processes, including planning inter-plant sourcing and coordinating schedules with external providers/3PLs.
• Responsible for mold planning aligned with the internal supply chain.
• Act as a link between the regional supply chain team and the SLP plant for OE and replacement demand management.
• Monitor and create actions to ensure KPI adherence levels.
• Drive balance of OFF/ON schedules per ticket requirements and manage daily master planning across the plant, monitoring GT inventory levels to optimize schedules.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop the ticket and an execution plan for the shop floor based on regional demand requirements; support internal/external areas, establish daily production schedules for building machines, and monitor accordingly, including mold planning.
• Regularly review and determine Min-Max levels on PSMS system, ensuring proper levels accounting for DOR and physical infrastructure.
• Manage and plan supply changes for new product development and industrialization daily.
• Support monthly and year-end physical inventories and analyze results.
• Conduct high-quality analysis of plant operations to identify improvement initiatives.
• Maintain comprehensive process knowledge, machinery, and constraints across the plant to serve as a production control expert and provide accurate availability information.
• Manage weekly cavity schedules, daily schedules, and ticket changes.
• Collaborate closely with the item Level Planner to schedule production and align weekly tickets.
• Manage demand for OE, achieving stipulated DOH and customer satisfaction.
• Generate master production schedule scenarios to ensure inventory availability and promote continuous flow.
• Manage engineering changes within the planning process, overseeing the internal supply chain.
• Maintain accuracy of the Cavity Schedule database.
• Coordinate with Akron's office to request OE and replacement codes needed to prevent raw material expiration.

Education:
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.

Experience:
• Previous experience in Supply Chain Management, Production Scheduling and Control, Operations Management, Inventory Management, or related fields; plant/manufacturing experience preferred.
• 3+ years in supply chain management/demand planning.
• Preferred experience within automotive manufacturing.
• MPS & detailed planning experience.
• Familiarity with Production Scheduling and Monitoring System (PSMS) or similar systems.
• Knowledge of plant material flow elements.
• Tire technology knowledge is a plus.
• Commitment to continual learning through additional education, experiences, and training.
• Experience in cross-functional projects or assignments.

Knowledge & Skills:
• Understanding of product delivery systems, including Scheduling, Kanban, Sequencing Heijunka, Bus Route, and Supermarket systems.
• Strong computer skills for plant scheduling management.
• Excellent communication, business, technical, analytical, and planning skills.
• Ability to guide, mentor, and train others.
• Ability to influence internal work groups to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Intermediate English skills.