Planning & Production Manager

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop manage and maintain the planning and production functions. Manage a team of planners and production supervisors to achieve or exceed production service and sales related objectives including OTD productivity efficiency.  Plan and implement all production material requirements in a single manufacturing hub to ensure an efficient supply chain across Canada.       

SPECIFIC DUTIES ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Plan and effectively communicate all material requirement in terms of: what to do quantity needed when needed and sourcing (both internal and external).
• Manage production and materials on a daily basis.
• Keep Item Master updated in terms of: lead time safety stock sourcing minimum quantity and other pieces of information.
• Keep shipping dates updated- work jointly with other areas. Responsible for due date management.
• Lead inventory management- decide what to have in stock decide quantity to have in stock manage Inventory Quality Non Stock Management Gross Inventory achieve Gross Inventory Targets and effective Stock Replenishment.
• Assist with achieving targets for quality on-time delivery lead time reduction and productivity.
• Help to control manufacturing costs and support cost-reduction strategies to support site and business profitability.
• Ensure optimal use of all manufacturing assets and lead initiatives to increase efficiency and output.
• Make sourcing decisions based on demonstrated Capacity using ERP capacity module.
• Work jointly with Purchasing to develop a reliable and efficient Suppliers Base.
• Keep tracking of Suppliers and Plant lead time quality and costs and develop jointly with other areas to improve performance.
• Manage all Planning personnel and Production Supervisors (Supervise train interview hire terminate transfer promote and evaluate employees performance.)
• Ensure that all materials planning and production activities are carried out in support of corporate customer service and financial objectives and in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Take an active role in promoting the needs of the customer in the management and practical integration of the JC Inc. supply chain.
• Develop Manage and Promote interdepartmental communication from order entry to the manufacturing/CPW areas to ensure the needs and expectations of the customer are fulfilled.
• In conjunction with Purchasing and other related functions assist in the development and implementation of supplier programs and sourcing plans in support of agreed objectives.
• Lead or assist in the analysis of vendor and feeder plant performance. Through regular communication provide feedback and identify needs or opportunities for improved performance.
• Develop a continuous improvement culture in the planning function and assemble multi-disciplinary teams as required capitalizing on opportunities for enhancements throughout the supply chain.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop manage and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing capacity.
• Collaborate with Purchasing Sales Production and Logistics to update delivery times synchronize forecasts and address bottlenecks.
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Analyze inventory levels demand forecasts and supply constraints to ensure timely availability of materials for production preventing shortages or excesses.
• Continuous Improvement: Implementing Lean Manufacturing 5S or Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste increase efficiency and optimize workflow.
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery forecast accuracy inventory turnover and production efficiency.
• Data Management: Utilizing ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle JobBoss) to maintain accurate data for production materials and Bills of Materials (BOMs). 

• Management: Manage all Planning personnel and Production Supervisors (Supervise train interview hire terminate transfer promote and evaluate employees performance.)

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Materials Supply Chain Operations Management or Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in manufacturing operations planning or supply chain environment. Minimum of 4 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Minimum of 4 years working with ERP Systems based on MRP Modules of Inventory MPS Planning Capacity etc. Solid experience in Planning Scheduling etc.
• Solid foundation of inventory principles
• Good record of KPIs improvement OTP Cycle time Inventory reduction Supplier development etc.
• Certified in Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma or similar is desirable.

Salary range: $100000 $120000 CAD

Additional Information :

With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future. 

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time