Job Description Summary
The Site Production Planning Leader is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive production plans to meet customer demands and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role is also a People Leader role, and is expected to monitor performance against established targets playing a fundamental and strategic role for the site.
Reporting to the Senior Site Materials Leader, the Site Production Planning Leader is responsible for customer communications, service levels, load and capacity alignment, S&OP and MPS processes to ensure optimal production efficiency, inventory levels and alignment with business objectives.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Owner of site Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Master Production Schedule (MPS) processes.
Collaborate on the establishment and control of weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly sales plans.
Ensure appropriate and optimized level loading seeking for inventory turns and productivity improvement.
Support production planning execution control and root cause analysis and corrective action planning for missed adherence identifying and addressing systemic issues and constraints.
Improve planning tools, ERP functionality, and reporting capabilities to support business growth and evolving operational needs.
Lead production planning DMS and perform genba walks seeking for opportunities including safety wise.
Lead customers communications and root cause analysis. Responsible for site service levels KPIs. Partner cross-functionally with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Customer Service teams to communicate schedule changes, resolve issues, and mitigate risks to customer commitments.
Lead and coach master schedulers and production planners providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to support team development and achieving planning state of the art.
Propose and lead breakthrough projects for site production planning and be an advocate for Lean culture.
Implement and sustain Lean scheduling practices and inventory strategies to optimize material flow, improve inventory turns, and reduce shortages or overages.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as and when required, avoiding disruption to production.
Work independently within established policies and procedures, using discretion and critical thinking to meet expectations for quality, volume, and timeliness.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
Minimum of 5 years of major experience in manufacturing / supply chain environment
Desired Characteristics
Previous experience with Production planning and master schedule
Ability to lead, manage and communicate with all levels of the business
Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
Self-directed with the ability to work independently in a matrix organization.
Strong team integration skills with the ability to communicate at all layers of the Business.
Inclusive leadership style, proven ability to build a connection with the team through personal involvement and trust. Ability to successfully motivate and maintain high integrity, employee involvement, safety and teamwork
Team, process and customer oriented
Ability to handle multiple priorities, act independently, and use sound judgment working effectively under time pressure in complex organizational structure?
APICS certifications (CPIM and/or CSCP)
Strong analytical skills including trend analysis, ability to utilize materials-scheduling data systems as required. a team of direct reports
Excellent communication and team management skills
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.