Senior Production Planner

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Production Planner to oversee the new product introduction cycle. This dynamic role involves coordinating with various departments to ensure smooth launches and maintain project timelines. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and implement improvements to optimize production methods. If you have strong project management skills and a passion for manufacturing, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting new developments in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience required.
• At least 2 years in Production Control or Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with New Model Cross-Functional Team for successful launches.
• Lead multiple projects ensuring objectives related to Scope, Quality, Time, and Cost.
• Analyze launch issues and develop countermeasures.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Windows Applications

Manufacturing Operations Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Excel

Teams

Smartsheet

Miro

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Position Summary

• Responsible for overall deliverable control of the new product introduction cycle from new model kickoff and total project control from design release through production start to assure a smooth and successful product launch.
• Schedule and coordinate flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing plant to expedite production.
• May expedite material.
• Fabrication Planning
• Distribute work orders to departments denoting number, type, and proposed completion date of units to be produced.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities with New Model Cross-Functional Team to successfully launch new models.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Packaging, Logistics, Operations, Distribution, and Quality to eliminate launch issues and ensure successful introduction of new models.
• Facilitate and support various departments in pilot launches, establishing embargo and release dates.
• Maintain and monitor project timelines, ensuring deadlines are met and informing the organization of delays.
• Review deliverables with each division to mitigate future risks.
• Analyze launch issues and develop countermeasures to correct and prevent future problems.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, achieving objectives related to Scope, Quality, Time, and Cost using 1QDC targets.
• Implement improvements to the 1QDC process.
• Participate in product review meetings to gather information for successful launches.
• Lead weekly cross-functional team meetings to review project statuses and maintain accuracy in BOM, C-Base, PYMAC, and SAP.
• Publish and maintain New Model Publication Reports and Start Calendars.
• Communicate with Sales on new model status.
• Identify and assess risks and communicate issues related to new model launches.

Fabrication Planning

Specific Duties:

• Work with supervision to optimize production methods for efficiency and cost.
• Maintain efficient material flow considering storage constraints.
• Assist in resolving work problems and suggest efficiency plans.
• Monitor G-line efficiency and reschedule activities as needed.
• Ensure timely reporting for FAB shops.
• Interface with suppliers and logistics for shipments and invoices.
• Support continuous departmental improvement.

New Model Introduction Planning

• Control the entire new product introduction cycle for smooth launches.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure milestones are met.
• Manage schedule change requests and assess risks.
• Monitor department performance using 1QDC metrics.
• Cross-train and support other production control functions.
• Lead executive meetings with effective agenda management.
• Communicate with Sales regarding launch statuses.

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years in Production Control or Project Management in manufacturing.

Required Skills:

• Strong project management skills for multiple projects.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision required.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Windows applications, Excel, Teams, Smartsheet, Miro.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Production

Industries

• Manufacturing