Production Planning Manager
Production Planning Manager
Since 1964, Conviron has been delivering controlled environment solutions to research facilities
around the world. With clients that include many of the world’s largest corporate and academic
research institutions, our products are relied on where precise environmental control is essential.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Our Production Planning Manager will be responsible for leading the production planning group to
effectively create and maintain an efficient production schedule that meets customer requirements
while minimizing cycle times and effectively utilizing inventory.
Operational:
• Oversee and mentor the Planning Group to ensure a high level of proficiency and development.
• Create level loaded Master Production Schedule while maintaining targeted inventory levels.
• Ensure a consistent handoff of planning information to the production via the Material Planner(s).
• Maintain a valid capacity requirements plan that supports the master production schedule.
• Identify and manage bottlenecks and capacity issues with the Production Management team,
co-ordinate internally and externally the resolution of the issues.
• Establish and monitor ERP system parameters, including safety stock levels for finished goods
and raw material inventories.
• Lead weekly/monthly Master Production Schedule meetings.
• Liaise with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Installations
and Client Services to achieve on time delivery at optimum cost with optimum inventory levels.
• Review and action exception messages on a weekly basis.
• Lead the development of scheduling tools to increase the level of automation and reduce the
manual nature of the Scheduling function.
• Provide guidance and expertise to develop plant team knowledge relative to plant
schedule optimization.
• Work with Senior Managers and Sales to reserve capacity as necessary for specific jobs.
• Create weekly/monthly reports and KPIs.
Other:
• Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge, ethics and practices when dealing with
customers, suppliers, peers, subordinates, supervisors and other key stakeholders of the company.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner that reflects integrity and respect towards customers,
suppliers, peers, subordinates, supervisors and other key stakeholders of the company.
• Other responsibilities and accountabilities as assigned by the Director of Manufacturing.
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POSITION DURATION:
Permanent full time position.
LOCATION:
Winnipeg
RATE OF PAY:
The successful applicant will be remunerated based on their skills and experience.
Conviron is an innovative and entrepreneurial organization built on the expertise of our people.
We are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees to ensure we meet our clients’
ever-changing needs. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, benefits and reward programs,
within a dynamic work environment. Conviron recognizes that our continued success is
dependent upon the capabilities and self-motivation of our people, and therefore encourages
and supports employees’ continuous growth and development.