Flex
manufacturing
ProductionPlanningManager
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“Production Planning Manager at Flex. Skills: Production Planning, Production Control, Master Scheduling, Material Planning, Cross-functional Coordination, Vendor/Stakeholder Management, Operational Metrics, Resource Planning, Continuous Improvement. coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Develop and manage production forecast based on master plan, timelines, material needs to define production req”
Industry & Context.
resolved daily production line disruption and productivity issues; expedite problem parts
Schedule availability
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
experience in similar position, Advanced experience in production control and planning or related area, including supervision, Demonstrates advanced functional and technical skills and basic people and/or process management skills, Demonstrates advanced/ thorough knowledge of the function and Flex business, Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/processes, industries or functions and understanding of interdependencies of such processes at the site, Use of the following tools may be required: Office Skills: telephones, data entry, office software to include, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and database systems, Demonstrates advanced functional, technical and people and/or process management skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills, Demonstrates expert knowledge of the function and a thorough understanding of Flex and related business, Demonstrates detailed expertise in very complex functional/ technical area or broad breadth of knowledge in multiple understands the strategic impact of the function across sites, Schedule availability
What You'll Do.
coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule
Develop and manage production forecast based on master plan
material needs to define production requirements based on plant capacity
which are aligned with company goals
Adjust plans as necessary to accommodate changes in demand
communicating updates to all relevant parties and ensure material supplies able to meet the changes
Produces revenue investigation and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports
Conducts special studies
investigations relating to the introduction of new products or processes to effect cost reduction and gives in improvements
Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management
Liaise with operation team to resolved daily production line disruption and productivity issues
In charge of the development and implementation of the company’s production control functions including Master Scheduling
Production Planning/Coordination
Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs
Utilizes models for defining material planning parameters for components
schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering
receipt and issuance of production material requirements
Maintains reports to reflect scheduling
hold up performance and process procedures
Interfaces with customers to ensure delivery dedications are met and with subordinates
functional peer group managers and senior management
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; Liaise with operation team; Interfaces with customers; Interfaces with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management; Interfaces with purchasing
Communication Scope
Fluent English, written and spoken; communicating updates to all relevant parties; Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management; customer (external and internal) relationship skills
Full Job Description
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. ## Job Summary 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 **_Guadalajara, North Site_**. The **Production Planning Manager** role involves coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. **What a typical day looks like:** * Develop and manage production forecast based on master plan, timelines, material needs to define production requirements based on plant capacity, which are aligned with company goals. * Adjust plans as necessary to accommodate changes in demand, communicating updates to all relevant parties and ensure material supplies able to meet the changes * Produces revenue investigation and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports. * Conducts special studies, investigations relating to the introduction of new products or processes to effect cost reduction and gives in improvements. * Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management * Liaise with operation team to resolved daily production line disruption and productivity issues. * In charge of the development and implementation of the company’s production control functions including Master Scheduling, Production Planning/Coordination, Shop Scheduling, and Dispatching. * Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs. Utilizes models for defining material
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