Production Planning Supervisor

DHL Supply Chain; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Production Planning Supervisor for the second shift in Indianapolis, IN, during startup. MON-SAT startup, transitioning to 5 days per week after ramp.

You will lead scheduling, collaborate with order management and operations, and drive continuous improvement to meet SLAs. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years scheduling experience, and proficiency with Adage ERP and Excel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a diverse frontline team with coaching and inclusion.
• Maintain continuous communication with departments to address production priorities.
• Update 13-week master production schedule weekly for finished goods.
• Schedule requirements using Production Planning Module.
• Manage scheduling to meet customer needs while optimizing plant resources.
• Lead weekly scheduling meetings and present the upcoming schedule.
• Partner with customer planners to meet expectations for accuracy, quality and timeliness.
• Assist with cycle counting and physical inventory processes.
• Perform daily/weekly tasks such as Attainment/ Scrap/ Capacity/Budget reports.
• Create a positive working environment aligned with company policies.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Leadership

Communication

ERP coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (4 years)

Tools

Adage ERP scheduling

Excel

Job description

This is a second shift position at a DFN startup. Role is Monday-Saturday (6 days/wk) currently during start-up phase, and will transition to 5 days Monday-Friday.

Candidates With ISeries Or ACTIVE/Active WMS Experience a Plus.

Production Planning Supervisor

The Production Planning Supervisor role has a national salary range of $62,500 - $70,000.

For roles in California the range is $70,304 - $82,000, and for roles in Washington the range is $80,169 - $82,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, 401K and a generous PTO policy.

Job Description

Serves as the primary liaison between order management and labor management, Operations and the customer. 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, as well as team seeking and implementing continuous improvement processes in order management.

Develops feasible master production schedules for finished goods and component items based on capacity requirements. Provides daily-bucketed schedules by SKU to manufacturing and purchasing and installs production compliance metrics to measure performance. Participates in implementation of ERP systems and implementation, maintenance, and compliance with online scheduling processes. Leads efforts to install standard Master Production Scheduling processes, in accordance with MRPII methodology.

• Lead, motivate and develop a diverse team of frontline associates by providing coaching, guidance, and support as needed, while also developing a strong team culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Maintain continuous communication with departments to ensure production priorities and shortfalls are addressed in a timely manner, with limited impact to customer service.
• Update13-week master production schedule for the plant’s finished goods weekly.
• Schedules requirements using Production Planning Module.
• Manage production scheduling process to meet customers’ needs and expectations, while optimizing use of plant resources (e.g., staffing, equipment, etc.).
• Lead weekly scheduling meeting. Presents proposed upcoming schedule that captures understanding of other department’s priorities while maintaining focus on customer requirements.
• Partner with customer planners to obtain understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality, and timeliness; develops and implements methods to meet or exceed expectations.
• Assist with cycle counting and physical inventory processes in order to maintain accurate inventory accounting.
• Performs daily and weekly tasks such as daily Attainment Report, Scrap Report, Capacity Tool, Bridge Forecast vs. Actual, Yield Opportunities, Labor Review with Operations, and maintaining current Shop Order Process
• Create positive working environment for associates; one that supports continuous improvement, reinforces company philosophy and policies, and ensures that every individual is treated with respect.

Required Education And Experience

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