Manager, Production Systems, Analytics and Planning (Clearable)

OPEN JOB: Manager, Production Systems, Analytics and Planning (Clearable)
LOCATION: Fort Wayne, Indiana

• Position is Fully On-Site

SALARY: $134,000 to $178,000
FULL-TIME
BENEFITS - Full
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
INTERVIEW TRAVEL REIMBURSED - Yes

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The company's Space Systems in Fort Wayne, Indiana is an industry leader in the design and production of space-based electro-optical sensors for Weather and Missile Tracking missions.
• Seeking a talented, strategic, and transformational person to lead an evolution of the Production Team to improve business planning, capacity and resource management and execution performance.
• This leader will be responsible for a team of individuals focused on planning factory and execution activities, setting up and maintaining Operations IT systems and advancing the collection, aggregation, and visualization of production metrics against performance goals.
• The candidate will be reporting to the Director of Operations and working within the site Ops leadership team.
• This position will transform production management by leading a team through the following activities:
• Spearhead the development of the capacity management process, including identification of capacity gaps, to ensure successful execution.
• Investigate systems and tools to develop, maintain, and create visual display of metrics that measure manufacturing performance against material plans, kit readiness and cost and schedule goals.
• Development and continuous management of site Master Production Schedules.
• Perform root cause analysis on missed metrics or process escapes, develop, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and lead strategic improvement initiatives to optimize flow of material, visual management of factories and improve processing cycle times.
• Create strong internal supplier relationships and collaborate to improve delivery of production inputs including Engineering designs, equipment, and materials.
• Expand the use ERP/MRP system to drive more automation within the operation and promote measurement / adherence to process time standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drive a Safety and Quality first culture on the production planning and execution team and across Operations with your peers on the Operations Management Team.
• Motivate and develop capability of the production planning team; grow technical skills, as well as project management and facilitation skills.
• Lead monthly S&OP process, including scheduling meetings, coordinating content input, and preparing the executive S&OP slide deck.
• Provide management oversight and guidance for kit readiness and release, management and tracking of WIP and consumables, resolution of real-time production material defects, and replenishment to factory work cells.
• Focuses on constantly improving efficiency of processes utilizing automation and strategies from Lean Manufacturing
• Supports bids by providing manpower estimates for the execution of programs.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9 years of prior related production planning, master scheduling, project management experience,
• Or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior experience n production systems and leading a team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Success and results in driving improvements in cost, quality and efficiency in manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading and transforming teams.
• Clearance Required Prior to Start - Ability to Obtain.
• Clearance Required for Role - Secret.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 3+ years' experience with ERP/MRP systems, experience as a ERP/MRP super user preferred.
• Experience with MES systems and other Master Production Scheduling tools.
• APICS certifications in planning, inventory management, logistics or others.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify efficient solutions to problems; the ability to think systemically.
• Strong coaching and employee development skills
• Knowledge and experience with Lean and 6 Sigma tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kaizen, process control, root cause analysis, etc. dedicated to continuous improvement.
• Project Management skills and the ability to organize and manage multiple products through manufacturing process simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively with management and personnel at all levels.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:

• MS WORD Resume
• required compensation.
• Contact information.
• Availability

Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.

JASON DENMARK
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.

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