Flex Production Planning Manager 

United States, Texas, Austin 

457429093

Production Planning Managerlocated inAustin, TX

Reporting to theProduction Planning Managerinvolves coordinating and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule.

What a typical day looks like:

• Coordinates schedule of activities with customer on planning, scheduling, shipping and material acquisition during program start-ups.
• Produces revenue analysis and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports.
• Conducts special studies, investigations and analyses relating to the introduction of new products or processes to effect cost reduction and yield improvements.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s production control functions including Master Scheduling, ProductionPlanning/Coordination,Shop Scheduling, and Dispatching.
• Develops, implements and approves items such as material requirements, planning systems, work in process tracking, material and labor variance controls and manufacturing performance reporting.
• Approves quantities, schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
• Responsible for planning, reviewing and developing production procedures and personnel.
• Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures.
• Interfaces with customers to ensure delivery commitments are met and with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management.
• Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs. Utilizes models for determining material planning parameters for components.
• Interfaces with purchasing to expedite problem parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory.
• Notifies Materials and Program Management of material situation that affect the attainment of the production plan.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and extensive knowledge of purchasing policies and practices.
• 8 years progressive responsibility in production control and planning or related area, including supervision.
• Experience using MRP systems and Excel
• Experience in customer facing role
• Knowledge of logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Experience working in a high volume and fast paced environment

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement