Planner Production - San Antonio, TX

JCB North America; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & paid holidays

Job summary

JCB North America is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planning & Change specialist to manage plant build schedules and collaborate with Sales, Operations, Materials and Service teams. This role supports SIOP processes and requires initiative and strong problem-solving abilities.

Reporting to the Sr GL Production Planning & Change, the position is based in San Antonio, TX, with responsibilities spanning office and occasional factory environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar production control environment.
• Strong Excel and data management skills; sound knowledge of SAP.
• 2 years of forecasting experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure launch is controlled in line with key component availability.
• Contribute to development and support of material planning processes and continuous improvements.
• Reduce and maintain POF misses.
• Ensure processes and systems are in place to effectively manage routine operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Data management

SAP

Production control

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

4-year degree in supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Teams

Job description

Company Profile

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

Company Profile

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Sr GL Production Planning & Change. This highly demanding role requires you to be assertive and have a high degree of self-motivation, problem solving skills and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. You will work collaboratively in this high visibility role with Sales, Operations, Materials, and Service stakeholders. This role will directly support the creation and fluidity of the plant build schedule, in addition to providing valuable input to the SIOP.

Position Type

Full Time, FLSA Exempt

Location

13210 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX., 78224

Benefits And Other Compensation

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Ensure launch is controlled accurately inline with key component availability.
• Actively contribute to the development and support of material planning processes and benchmark against best practices and review ways to make continuous improvements
• Reduce and maintain POF misses
• Ensure appropriate processes and systems are implemented to effectively manage routine
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar production control environment
• Possess strong Excel and data management skills and have a sound knowledge of SAP
• 2 years of forecasting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred in supply chain management, or other related degree
• 2 years’ experience supporting international logistics
• 1-2 years’ experience supervising floor activities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Comfortable in an in-person office environment
• Technical competence is a plus
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Must have excellent follow-through skills
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
• Must be open to domestic and international travel
• Desire and proven ability to learn and grow
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.
• Subject to noise and temperature changes.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk.
• The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.

EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at [e-mail].

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.