Production Planning Team Leader

Job Overview: The Production Planning Team Leader prepares business related analyses and research

for Supply Chain, especially in Planning. The individual prepares forecasts, analyzes

trends related to Planning and uses the analyses to compile and prepare reports, graphs

and charts of data and/or ensure efficiency.

Key responsibilities:

● Plan sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations

relating to specific portion of the product for guidance of production workers.

● Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure

production and quality of products meet specifications. May develop the master schedule

for production or manufacturing.

● Ensure supervised department meets daily/annual goals. Partner with Operations to

achieve production goals

● Proactively communicate supply chain issues and provide alternatives.

● Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of

Supply Chain, Materials Management, and/or Logistics to the completion of complex assignments.

● Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may direct the work of other staff

members.

● Bachelor's degree. From 3-4 years SML or related experience.

● Excellent analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication

skills and detail-oriented.

● Ability to interface with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall

requirements.

● Ability to conduct research, prepare comprehensive reports and present complex

statistical information in a clear and succinct fashion.

● Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees.

● General Supply Chain, Materials Management, and Logistics knowledge.

● Familiarity in process documentation and improvement.

● Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes

and function specific software.

● Excellent project management skills.

● Green Belt or ELS certification preferred.