Senior Manager M of E Production Planning

$109,826 - $164,738/Yr

MTA - Jamaica, NY

Full-time - Manager

Jamaica, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Manager - M of E Production Planning is a pivotal role within the Maintenance of Equipment department at the Long Island Rail Road. This position is responsible for developing and updating the material requirements necessary to support all rolling stock maintenance programs, including Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), running repairs, projects, modifications, and initiatives for both new and existing fleets, as well as all Rolling Stock Support Equipment. The Senior Manager will oversee replenishment levels for materials valued in excess of $150 million, ensuring that all commodities are ordered in a timely manner and that proper charge out of material is promoted. In this role, the Senior Manager will organize, plan, and manage the activities of the Production Planning group. This includes the development and updating of the annual RCM production plan, initial processing of long lead items, and updating Quality Performance Agreements (QPAs) and Bills of Materials (BOMs). The position requires managing and reporting on activities related to monitoring replenishment levels, evaluating current needs, projected growth, decommissioning, and RCM initiatives and projects. The Senior Manager will also coordinate the part number creation process with fleet engineering, ensuring that ordering descriptions are accurate and that duplicate commodities are consolidated. Additionally, the Senior Manager will liaise with Procurement on all MTA Board package reviews, QPL processing, and replenishment requisitions exceeding $25,000. The role involves assessing and confirming if aging material or stock related to decommissioned equipment can be scrapped or marked obsolete. The Senior Manager will also coordinate with the department budget group on budgetary exposures associated with decommissioning and oversee all audits related to Production Planning and replenishment levels. The position requires selecting, developing, and motivating personnel within the department, providing career development for subordinates, and promoting safe work practices. The Senior Manager will review direct reports and approve performance appraisals, creating a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan and manage the activities of the Production Planning group.
• Develop and update the annual Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) production plan.
• Initial processing of long lead items and updating QPAs and BOMs.
• Manage and report on activities related to monitoring replenishment levels.
• Manage and coordinate the part number creation process with fleet engineering.
• Manage the development of new BOM structures and maintain future changes for various fleets.
• Liaison with Procurement on MTA Board package reviews and replenishment requisitions.
• Assess and confirm if aging material can be scrapped or marked obsolete.
• Coordinate with the department budget group on budgetary exposures associated with decommissioning.
• Oversee and manage all audits related to Production Planning and replenishment levels.
• Coordinate the monitoring of distribution of department-held material and issuance of components.
• Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department.
• Provide career development for subordinates and effective coaching and counseling.
• Review direct reports and approve performance appraisals.
• Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• 8 years progressively responsible administrative experience relating to procurement.
• 4 years' experience managing a staff.
• Detailed understanding of LIRR procurement rules.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a management team in a multi-priority environment.
• Demonstrated experience with data management and configuration.
• Strong leadership, managerial, technical, oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient PC skills and working knowledge of software packages such as Word, Excel, and MS Access.
• General knowledge of labor agreements.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional or advanced degree.
• Detailed knowledge of LIRR MofE labor agreements.
• Detailed understanding of MofE policies, practices and budgeting cost-centers.
• Direct experience with software programs used within MofE (Kronos, People Soft, Maximo, LIMS).