Sr Manufacturing Manager - Material Plan & Execution

Summary

• Plan and schedule the materials/production need.

• Drive execution of the projects to maximize the results of the factory and also respecting the PL/ Project target , whilst delivering the project on time in conformity with contract and managing customer expectations.

• This position is required to perform & deliver Production Master Planning, Material planning, Procurement, Warehousing and Inventory Management activities for Power transformers

Essential Responsibilities :

• Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs.

• Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs.

• Optimize inventory and process improvements.

• Works together with Plant leadership level.

• Works on cross functional teams.

• Will be required to pitch on specific topics to Global specialists and Senior PL leadership.

• Responsible for establishment of production schedules, monitoring of performance compared to schedule commitments, proactive identification of risks and opportunities, and recommendation of actions to drive on-time performance.

• Responsible for master scheduling of project execution deliverable reflecting the designated scope and level of detail for contract execution through close out.

• Ensure participation in all Lean AWO and VSM’s to drive continuous improvement in factory performance on lead times and reduce waiting period.

• Responsible on ITO as well as OTR.

• Responsible for workload x capacity analysis, customer RFQ analysis & response, and S&OP meeting.

• Monitor change order request & purchase requisitions in line with MPS.

• Driving MDM, MoS/Tableau and execute MRP exception messages and project delivery pacing.

• Ensure mechanism with sourcing to deliver material to shop as per dynamic plan/ MPS.

• On time delivery of components from LTI factory. Monitoring Sales targets.

• Schedules, purchases and ensures availability of purchased parts, reviewing and acting on purchase requisitions.

• Define replenishment modes of purchased material : pull/push mode.

• Define and put in place appropriate lot sizing policies in order to optimize level of inventory.

• Manage purchase requisitions and execute MRP exception messages (reschedule IN/OUT).

• Propose forecast methodology and validate forecast schedules to send to vendors.

• Define and maintain periodically MRP parameter on material master.

• Define visual management parameter for appropriate materials: Kanban, Min/Max.

• Ensure data consistency cross organizations: material, sourcing, Engineering, AME and Manufacturing.

• Accountable for MRP data quality.

• Interface with sourcing team on supplier lead time reduction and requirements of plant’s supply chain (T&C, lot sizing, VSM/consignment).

• Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes in ebook and on site.

• Report or resolve any non-conformance and process in a timely manner.

• Identifies and evaluate EHS risks in own area and implements practical measures.

Qualifications/Requirements :

• Minimum Bachelor of Engineering.

• 16+ years of relevant experience in Production Planning/Material Planning/Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/ Warehousing/ Inventory Management.

• Knowledge of Primavera/ MS Project and SAP is a must.

• Good knowledge of planning processes like MoS, Tableau, etc.

• Conversant with Load leveling activities and MS-Office.

Desired Characteristics :

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.

• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.

• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

• Effective problem identification and solution skills.

• Proven analytical and organizational ability.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes