Master Production Planner

FUNCTION:

• Translate current business, sales forecasts and market demand (including historical sales) into a Master Production Plan (MPP) with a Resource Requirements Plan (RRP).   
• Evaluate changes, additions or alternatives and modify the MPP as demand requirements changes.   
• Translate the MPP and RPP into a Rough Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP) and a detailed, time phased Capacity Requirements Plan (CRP). 
• Summarize and communicate resource requirements, timing and impact to the organization. 
• Facilitate information processing by modifying the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system to create a finite loading model of the operational throughput. 
• Verify the accuracy of the scheduling output from the (MRP) system to ensure proper work center loading and timing that will meet customer shipment dates.

 

KEY RESULTS AREAS:

• Publication and communication of Master Production Plan and capacity plans (RCCP and CRP) to appropriate levels of the organization. 
• Changes to the Master Production Plan are mitigated and disruptions to the CRP and weekly/monthly production schedule are minimized. 
• MRP accuracy and feasibility where available capacity is maximized and utilized to the benefit of the business. 
• Optimal flow of production and resource efficiency.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with the main stakeholders in Program Management, Business Development, Finance, Manufacturing, Technical Services, Quality and Supply Chain regarding demand requirements and impacts.  
• Review Business Development opportunities monthly and propose delivery commitments based on knowledge of current and potential demand. 
• Update the Master Production Plan in support of the SOP process meetings. 
• Perform demand analysis each quarter, highlighting areas of concern for the next 12 months. 
• Monitor actual output versus the Master Production Plan.  Identify gaps and drive solutions including metrics on production performance to the production schedule. 
• Conduct a monthly review backlog with the Project Mangers to determine changes that may impact internal schedules or customer expectations. 
• Develop, execute and maintain tools as well as techniques required to evaluate the impact of proposed schedule changes. 
• Ensure coordination with Production Control Coordinators (PCCs) to execute the production schedule on a weekly and monthly basis. 
• Timely reporting of key metrics.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• BA/BS degree with a preferred area of study in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management. 
• Minimum five years’ experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity and efficiency measurements. 
• Experience managing project and program financial performance. 
• Advanced user of MS Excel or ERP data collection systems. Experience with Tactic is a plus. 
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a plus.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand and replenishment systems. 
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills. 
• Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities. 

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Develop a close relationship with the Project Managers to translate the master schedule into a business cost model.

Work with executive management, departmental and project manages to glean all information necessary to monitor and revise the Capacity Requirements Planning. 

 EOE

M/F/D/V