Production Planning Manager

Federal Signal Corporation; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to lead strategic initiatives in supply chain integration and production planning. This role requires a BS degree and significant experience in materials management. The successful candidate will drive efficiency, manage cross-functional teams, and develop KPIs to improve organizational performance.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential

Insurance: life, medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Smoke-free workplace

Drug-free workplace

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in materials management in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in team leadership and developing KPIs.
• Prior operational or plant management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute strategic plans related to supply chain integration.
• Manage production planning activities and develop efficient daily schedules.
• Lead Build-to-Ship Inventory production planning process.

Skills

Results oriented

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

BS degree in engineering, business or related field

APICS Certification

Tools

JD Edwards

MS Excel

Job description

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• Formulate and execute strategic plans related to supply chain integration, and production planning to achieve "world class" performance.
• Manage all production internal and external planning and scheduling activities for internal and external supply chain. Develop daily schedules that are efficient for operations and promote improved throughput that will be ideal to achieve the master production assembly schedule.
• Work closely with Sales and Manufacturing, lead the monthly Build-to-Ship Inventory (BSI) production planning process to ensure we maximize sales opportunities while operating in the most effective manner. Takes full responsibility for the demand in the JDE ERP system.
• Identify current capacity constraints bottlenecks and secondary bottlenecks and coordinate plans and expected timing of improvement with Business Unit Managers and Director of Operations.
• Create KPIs for the group that will drive employee development and process improvement that lends towards more efficiently and successfully achieve the master production assembly schedule.
• Serve as Operations Management Business Analyst - develop meaningful reports, ensure accurate data. Develop rough cut capacity planning models for different levels of business volume. Collaborate with the Director of Operations to develop, monitor and execute Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Ensure the highest level of integrity within the organization following established policies and legal guidelines concerning ethical relationships. Recommends and develops improvements to policies and procedures as required.
• Responsible for the motivation, coaching and development of direct reports and processes within your organization to ensure professional growth of all employees. Completes annual succession planning to identify and develop high potential employees.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as required.
  
  

Key Activities/Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute strategic plans related to supply chain integration, and production planning to achieve "world class" performance.
• Manage all production internal and external planning and scheduling activities for internal and external supply chain. Develop daily schedules that are efficient for operations and promote improved throughput that will be ideal to achieve the master production assembly schedule.
• Work closely with Sales and Manufacturing, lead the monthly Build-to-Ship Inventory (BSI) production planning process to ensure we maximize sales opportunities while operating in the most effective manner. Takes full responsibility for the demand in the JDE ERP system.
• Identify current capacity constraints bottlenecks and secondary bottlenecks and coordinate plans and expected timing of improvement with Business Unit Managers and Director of Operations.
• Create KPIs for the group that will drive employee development and process improvement that lends towards more efficiently and successfully achieve the master production assembly schedule.
• Serve as Operations Management Business Analyst - develop meaningful reports, ensure accurate data. Develop rough cut capacity planning models for different levels of business volume. Collaborate with the Director of Operations to develop, monitor and execute Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Ensure the highest level of integrity within the organization following established policies and legal guidelines concerning ethical relationships. Recommends and develops improvements to policies and procedures as required.
• Responsible for the motivation, coaching and development of direct reports and processes within your organization to ensure professional growth of all employees. Completes annual succession planning to identify and develop high potential employees.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as required.
  
  

Position Requirements

• BS degree in engineering, business or related field required.
• APICS Certification preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in running a multi-functional materials management organization in a complex manufacturing environment required.
• 5+ years of team leadership experience
• Prior plant line operational or plant management experience a plus
• Must be results oriented with a “can do” attitude.
• Ability to be perceptive and analytical, and to develop positive working relationships in a team environment with all levels of a complex manufacturing organization.
• Experience in implementing lean manufacturing systems and tools is desirable
• Strong analytical communication (both verbal and written), and excellent attention to detail skills are required.
• Strong MS Excel skills required. Experience in writing queries from ERP systems preferred.
• JD Edwards experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and project planning skills required
  
  

Anticipated Salary Range: $88,916 to $152,386

Benefits Of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

Other Titles Our Ideal Candidate May Have Include

Manufacturing Planning Manager, Production Planning Manager or Procurement Planning Manager

About Us

Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies—mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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