Flex
manufacturing
ProductionPlanningSupervisor
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“Production Planning Supervisor at Flex. Skills: production planning, inventory control, leadership. Lead production planning execution. Oversee material supply to production lines”
What You'll Achieve.
ensures accurate work order execution in BAAN; effective material flow to production lines; compliance with production and inventory metrics; timely fulfillment of Work Orders; Finish Goods completion; alignment with production requirements; healthy inventory levels; ensure control and accuracy; prevent shortages; manage interruptions; ensure production continuity; enhance material flow and line support
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; negotiation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BAS degree, Intermediate English level, Experience in a similar supervisory role within a manufacturing environment (preferably molding), Strong knowledge of production planning and inventory control processes, Experience with BAAN, Experience working with product lifecycle systems and shop floor systems, Advanced Excel skills, Knowledge of Lean tools and material flow optimization methodologies (Kanban, replenishment systems), Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
SAP knowledge is a plus
What You'll Do.
Lead production planning execution
Oversee material supply to production lines
Lead and supervise Inventory Control Coordinators
Monitor floor inventory accuracy
Implement and optimize material replenishment strategies
Coordinate with production
and supply chain teams
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Drive problem-solving and negotiation efforts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinates closely with production, planning, and supply chain teams
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 Supervisor_** located in **_Guadalajara, North._** _ _Reporting to the Sr Director, Operations, the Production Planning Supervisor will be responsible for leading production planning execution and floor inventory control for multiple projects within a molding manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate work order execution in BAAN, effective material flow to production lines, and compliance with production and inventory metrics._ **What a typical day looks like:** * _Reviews and validates production plans released by the Planner and ensures proper Work Order creation and execution in BAAN._ * _Oversees material supply to production lines, ensuring timely fulfillment of Work Orders and Finish Goods completion._ * _Leads and supervises Inventory Control Coordinators (3, one per shift) and Material Handlers (4 per shift), ensuring alignment with production requirements._ * _Monitors floor inventory accuracy and maintains healthy inventory levels (AGIN ≤ 3 days; DOS ≤ 8 hours)._ * _Validates 100% of items exceeding 70% floor inventory vs. total plant inventory to ensure control and accuracy._ * _Implements and optimizes material replenishment strategies (Kanban or alternative supply methods)._ * _Coordinates closely with production, planning, and supply chain teams to prevent shortages, manage interruptions, and ensure production continuity._ * _Leads continuous improvement initia
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