Primary Responsibilities
Serves as the planning representative on all ECO (engineering change order) related tasks
Attend appropriate change related meetings and provide input as required
Direct and coordinate all activities related to the implementation of engineering changes
Communicate change related documents to the planning team
Implement product changes within our MRP system and track inventory consumption
Communicates cost impact, implementation timelines and challenges associated with ECO implementation from planning perspective.
Accountable for the maintenance of Work Order (WO) Date Integrity by changing the dates in the manufacturing system based on MRP suggested actions and shortage situations
By analyzing the Material Availability reports for their specified Work Center, taking action to ensure that WO will start on time based on the WO start date
Open, release and close manufacturing Work Orders
Maintain and ensure the accuracy of all WO’s
Controlling WO splits
Creating and maintaining Co-product WO’s
Audit and Adjust manufacturing Kanban’s as required
Liaise with Inventory Control Group (stockroom) upcoming material requirements (kitting, POU replenishment, material movement etc.)
Communicate with Purchasing in order to provide information related to the component shortages for WO’s that start within a specified timeframe
Co-ordinate and negotiate schedule recovery dates with the Production Supervisor of the Work Center in order to maintain on time completion of the WOs
Provide critical and timely information to Master Scheduler where WO’s will not complete on time and could affect the ultimate customer completion date for Master Scheduled items
Provide weekly metrics related to on-time WO completion dates for their assigned work centers
Monitor and facilitate where possible, work flow and communication between Production Cells and other relevant departments
Provide critical scheduling information to master scheduling group in relation to the daily Operations Status meeting.
Monitor Point of Use inventory accuracy, investigating and correcting any inaccuracies in a proactive manner, and supporting the Cycle Counter in the investigation of any inventory anomalies as required
Based on negotiations with the work center supervisor provide promised completion dates to the CSG group related to WOs. Ensure proper and timely adherence to schedule for these WOs.
Assist the work center Supervisor with the Capacity Plan for assigned work centers
Responsible to support and complete all WIP counts (ie, monthly and yearly.)
Demonstrate support to active programs such as Continuous Improvement, Kaizen etc.
Be conversant will all aspects of the Material Planning system
Provide ongoing metrics for Key Performance Indicators related to Production Planning and Scheduling
Required Capabilities
Familiarity with change planning (ECO, ECR, ECN)
Knowledge of Bill of Materials and MRP systems
Able to re-set priorities as situation changes
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Highly energized, result orientated problem solver
Commitment to change using a Continuous Improvement approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong drive and resilience.
Action and result oriented.
Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels.
A willingness to see things through to the end.
A team player who is comfortable working with other professionals.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Desired Education and Experiences
Post-Secondary Education in Materials Management or 5 years of progressive experience in Production Planning within an MRPII environment
Minimum 5 years experience coordinating engineering changes within planning organization
APICS Certification or working towards certification
PC Skills (Microsoft software), Manufacturing systems
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