Director, Planning and Production Control

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement production planning strategies that align with organizational goals and optimize the use of resources, labor, and materials.
• Oversee the creation of master production schedules and ensure they are in line with demand forecasts, capacity, and materials availability.
• Direct inventory control processes, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, to minimize excess inventory while ensuring production needs are met.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production planning and control processes, implementing best practices to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planning and production control professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Work closely with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and sales teams to coordinate efforts and ensure seamless production operations.
• Monitor and mitigate risks related to production delays, material shortages, and capacity constraints.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of production planning and control efforts. Provide regular reports to senior leadership.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field or 12 + years equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• At least 5 years in leadership role
• Deep understanding of SIOP, MRP, master scheduling and capacity planning. In addition, will work closely with local supply chain teams to develop Planning BOMs, S&OP Metrics and Inventory Plans.
• Proficient in using manufacturing software systems and tools, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, advanced planning systems (APS), and data analytics platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing principles, processes, and technologies, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies, used in lean manufacturing and aerospace & defense…
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing large-scale production projects.
• Thorough understanding of the policies and practices
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills