Master Production Planner

The Master Production Planner is responsible for planning production activities to meet customer demand and ensure the most efficient, effective use of human capital deployment to meet project deadlines and client expectations. Working cross functionally across the organization, this role ensures a smooth flow of resources and teams to meet goals and deadlines, while balancing quality, cost, safety, and employee well-being.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary dependent upon experience and location

Up to 25% out-of-state travel (approx. 1 week per month)

Remote position

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k with matching contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule

Pet Insurance discount

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven prior experience in production planning or Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field (or equivalent mix of education and experience).

• At least three years of experience in multi-site logistics, manufacturing supply chain, production planning, or multi-site travel coordination required.

• At least two years of experience and proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power BI Maps, or a combination of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), or other CRM and resource scheduling tools.

• Demonstrably superb written and spoken professional communication skills, including excellent spelling, grammar, and diction.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Create and analyze strategic supply and demand forecasting. Review and understand projected sales figures and translate them into cohesive, accurate scheduling plans.

• Oversee strategy for efficient planning and scheduling of travel within budget and while maintaining safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery standards with consideration to team member experience, preferences, and general well-being.

• Direct and manage collaboration with cross-functional teams to continuously plan and adjust production schedules as business conditions dynamically change.

• Track and report on key data points such as expenses, property access issues and resolution, scheduling statistics, and more.

• Lead internal Sales and Operations planning process. Align supply and demand forces to available resources.

• Work with customers as needed, to resolve site access, scheduling, or other issues.

Production Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop and dynamically adjust the Master Production Schedule (MPS), considering factors such as lead times, delivery commitments, team location and availability, operational capacity, and changing conditions.

• Analyze historical and projected sales activity to develop efficient travel routes and itineraries within budget.

• Optimize team schedule and hiring locations.

• Ensure resources (people, equipment, tools, etc.) are allocated efficiently and effectively to ensure smooth production, work quality, and on-time project delivery.

Budget and Expense Management:

• Assist in development and management of travel budgets.

• Track, analyze, and report on travel expenses, identifying areas for cost savings.

• Leverage technology and tools to identify risk, resolve potential issues, and coordinate internally and externally to increase efficiency with cost-effective solutions.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders regarding strategy, goals, plans, and progress.

• Attend, lead, and participate in calls and meetings, including departmental meetings and weekly one-on-one meetings with direct reports.

• Complete training as required and oversee completion of training for assigned team.

• Work with human resources to hire, coach, manage performance, and exit team members under your supervision as needed.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Analysis:

• Track progress of production against schedule and proactively identify potential delays or bottlenecks.

• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPI), changes in the production schedule, issues, expected capacity utilization, availability windows, on time delivery, reschedule causes and fees, target due date adjustments, progress to goals, and other key metrics.

• Continuously evaluate and optimize production strategy, policies, procedures.

• Stay informed about industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions such as equipment breakdowns, travel interruptions, or project delays.

ABOUT US

ID Plans is the longest-standing Commercial Real Estate industry (CRE) property information provider, creating solutions for commercial property owners and managers for over 25 years.  

ID Plans is an equal opportunity employer.

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