Dynamic 2nd-Shift Production Planning Lead

DH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Discounted Stock Purchase

401K

Generous PTO

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Production Planning Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Indianapolis, IN to lead scheduling and coordination between order management, labor, and operations. This role drives master production schedules, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement within an ERP framework.

Responsibilities include maintaining a 13-week production plan, aligning with customer requirements, and guiding cross-functional teams to meet SLA commitments while ensuring inventory accuracy and efficient resource

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent four years work experience.
• 3+ years of scheduling experience, preferred.
• 1+ years of Adage ERP scheduling system experience, preferred.
• 3+ years of Microsoft Office application, particularly Excel, required.

Responsibilities

• Spearheads waving matrix, waving rules, and production to the floor, as well as order research.
• Collaborates with operations to achieve SLA goals.
• Responsible for exception reporting for KPI misses and driving continuous improvement in order management.
• Develops feasible master production schedules for finished goods and components.
• Provides daily-bucketed schedules by SKU to manufacturing and purchasing; installs production metrics.
• Participates in ERP implementations and online scheduling processes; leads standard MPS processes per MRPII.
• Leads a diverse frontline team with coaching and inclusion
• Maintains communication to ensure production priorities are addressed with minimal customer impact
• Updates 13-week master production schedule for finished goods weekly
• Manages scheduling to optimize plant resources and meet customer needs
• Leads weekly scheduling meetings and aligns with department priorities
• Partners with customer planners to meet accuracy, quality and timeliness expectations
• Assists with cycle counting and physical inventory for accurate accounting
• Supports safe, respectful team environment aligned with company policies

Skills

iSeries

Active WMS

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent four years work experience

Tools

Adage ERP

Job description

DHL is seeking a Production Planning Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Indianapolis, IN to lead scheduling and coordination between order management, labor, and operations. This role drives master production schedules, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement within an ERP framework.

Responsibilities include maintaining a 13-week production plan, aligning with customer requirements, and guiding cross-functional teams to meet SLA commitments while ensuring inventory accuracy and efficient resource