Senior Materials & Production Manager

Dana Canada Corp.; Dry Ridge (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Senior Production Planner to lead production planning, optimize material flow, and drive inventory targets within a lean manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, manage MRP/ERP systems, and develop continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost and improve delivery performance while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in production planning and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of production planning, MRP and ERP systems.
• Ability to work with statistical analyses and financial acumen.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to influence, elevate issues and ideas, and persuade team and positively manage conflict.
• Transportation and Logistics experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the execution of production planning and scheduling.
• Develop best practice material replenishment systems to ensure material availability to achieve production plan while meeting inventory reduction targets
• Manage cycle count systems to ensure accuracy of inventory transactions throughout the entire inventory value stream
• Utilize Lean concepts for inventory flow optimization
• Manage logistics partners to ensure freight targets are achieved
• Manage customer scorecards/rating systems and ensure requirements are met
• Assists in formulation of business plan including capital improvements and projection of plant production capabilities
• Lead all environmental material initiatives and material safety related items
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive and accomplish production goals
• Ensure prompt and economical receipt of materials, supplies and parts in alignment with plant and Company standards.
• Champion Materials team DOS activities to establish a continuous improvement culture
• Define objectives, allocate resources, monitor activities, allocate fair rewards and provide developement paths for the MP&L team.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Inventory Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Dana Canada Corp. in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Senior Production Planner to lead production planning, optimize material flow, and drive inventory targets within a lean manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, manage MRP/ERP systems, and develop continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost and improve delivery performance while maintaining safety and compliance.