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