Production Planning Manager

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Production Planning Manager located in Austin, TX. This role involves coordinating schedules with customers on planning, scheduling, shipping, and material acquisition during program start-ups, producing revenue analysis and annual operating plans, and conducting special studies related to new products or processes. The Production Planning Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of the company's production control functions, including Master Scheduling, Production Planning/Coordination, Shop Scheduling, and Dispatching.

Responsibilities

• 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, Production Planning/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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and extensive knowledge of purchasing policies and practices.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years progressive responsibility in production control and planning or related area, including supervision.
• Advanced experience using MRP systems and Excel.
• Previous experience in customer facing role.
• MUST have knowledge of logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Ability to work in a high volume and fast paced environment.

Benefits

• 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.