Production Planning Supervisor - 2nd Shift

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

Production Planning Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Indianapolis, IN 46241

DHL

Production Planning Supervisor - 2nd Shift

DHL

Indianapolis, IN 46241

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.

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.
• 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