Master Production Planner

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Job description

FUNCTION:

• Translate current business, sales forecasts and market demand (including historical sales) into a Master Production Plan (MPP) with a Resource Requirements Plan (RRP).
• Evaluate changes, additions or alternatives and modify the MPP as demand requirements changes.
• Translate the MPP and RPP into a Rough Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP) and a detailed, time phased Capacity Requirements Plan (CRP).
• Summarize and communicate resource requirements, timing and impact to the organization.
• Facilitate information processing by modifying the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system to create a finite loading model of the operational throughput.
• Verify the accuracy of the scheduling output from the (MRP) system to ensure proper work center loading and timing that will meet customer shipment dates.

KEY RESULTS AREAS:

• Publication and communication of Master Production Plan and capacity plans (RCCP and CRP) to appropriate levels of the organization.
• Changes to the Master Production Plan are mitigated and disruptions to the CRP and weekly/monthly production schedule are minimized.
• MRP accuracy and feasibility where available capacity is maximized and utilized to the benefit of the business.
• Optimal flow of production and resource efficiency.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with the main stakeholders in Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Manufacturing, Technical Services, Quality and Supply Chain regarding demand requirements and impacts.
• Review Business Development opportunities monthly and propose delivery commitments based on knowledge of current and potential demand.
• Update the Master Production Plan in support of the SOP process meetings.
• Perform demand analysis each quarter, highlighting areas of concern for the next 12 months.
• Monitor actual output versus the Master Production Plan. Identify gaps and drive solutions including metrics on production performance to the production schedule.
• Conduct a monthly review backlog with the Project Mangers to determine changes that may impact internal schedules or customer expectations.
• Develop, execute and maintain tools as well as techniques required to evaluate the impact of proposed schedule changes.
• Ensure coordination with Production Control Coordinators (PCCs) to execute the production schedule on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Timely reporting of key metrics.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• BA/BS degree with a preferred area of study in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management.
• Minimum five years' experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity and efficiency measurements.
• Experience managing project and program financial performance.
• Advanced user of MS Excel or ERP data collection systems. Experience with Tactic is a plus.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a plus.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand and replenishment systems.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Develop a close relationship with the Project Managers to translate the master schedule into a business cost model.

Work with executive management, departmental and project manages to glean all information necessary to monitor and revise the Capacity Requirements Planning.

EOE

M/F/D/V

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