Planeador de Produccion

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We are an international mid sized group with appetite for innovations, approachable management, lead by objectives / targets which give the opportunity of a wide range of empowerment. We as a growth oriented market leader invite you to join us on our journey from good to great!

Production Planner

• College Degree
• Experience in Master Production Scheduler and Manufacturing Resource Planning
• 3 Years of proven experience in a similar position as Production Scheduler in Automotive Industry (Metal-Mechanic preferred)
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Proficient with MRP (Microsoft D365 - SAP – QAD or similar System)
• Self-Directed – Teamwork     
• Full understanding of the Supply Chain Process
• Bilingual Spanish- English

Job Description:

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Own the weekly and daily production planning process and create detailed schedules, based on MRP calculations and demand.
• Develop optimized production plans including order sequencing, start and end dates, and capacity alignment.
• Monitor daily execution versus plan and track deviations; initiate corrective actions as required.
• Ensure production plans meet confirmed customer orders and shipment commitments while aligning with capacity and inventory strategy.
• Maintain Production Schedule in ERP by creating production orders, update and follow-up orders in the ERP system.
• Update daily production plans considering urgent orders and RAF (Ready for Assembly) requirements.

Capacity & Constraint Management

• Monitor demand versus available capacity and proactively identify gaps.
• Perform short- and mid-term capacity balancing and bottleneck analysis.
• Propose corrective actions such as overtime, shift adjustments, outsourcing, or rescheduling.
• Identify operational risks (material shortages, overload situations, scheduling conflicts) and lead mitigation planning.
• Consider available tooling, personnel, and components to prevent production stoppages.

ERP, MRP & Master Data Governance

• Maintain and optimize planning parameters (Lead Time, Coverage, Safety Stock, ABC/XYZ classification, calendars).
• Monitor and validate MRP calculations; resolve inconsistencies related to quantities, scheduling logic, BOM accuracy, and routing times.
• Support accuracy and integrity of planning master data (BOMs, routings, lead times, capacity data, work centers).
• Drive continuous improvement of planning systems, parameters, and processes.

Inventory & Service Level Management

• Align production planning with defined service level targets and financial objectives.
• Support periodic inventory strategy analysis and update ABC/XYZ classifications with optimization proposals.
• Ensure inventory levels are balanced against customer demand, working capital targets, and obsolescence risk.
• Prepare and maintain daily customer coverage and inventory reports.

 SIOP & Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

• Supports the supply planning input to the SIOP process, including constraint analysis, risk scenarios, and mitigation proposals.
• Support preparation of the rolling 13-week Master Production Schedule (MPS), incorporating capacity constraints and risk evaluation.
• Provide transparency on demand-supply imbalances and recommend actionable solutions.
• Generate weekly MPS and adjust plans to ensure alignment with production reality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Production, and Logistics to ensure demand-supply alignment.
• Participate in daily Shop Floor Management (Gemba) meetings for production execution alignment.
• Support new projects, preventive maintenance planning, and implementation of engineering changes (ECR/ECO).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase planning stability, reduce planning nervousness, and improve operational efficiency.
• Support logistics and production optimization initiatives (e.g., warehouse utilization, material flow, line allocation, stock-taking).

 Performance Management & Reporting

• Monitor and drive achievement of key planning KPIs: OTD/OTIF, Plan & Schedule Adherence, Inventory Turns/Days of Supply, Capacity Utilization, Obsolescence Reduction.
• Prepare regular production and performance reports, ensuring reliability and accuracy of data.
• Track customer-specific scorecards and daily operational metrics.

Compliance & Environmental Responsibility

• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical principles, and internal procedures.
• Support ISO 14000 and IATF certification requirements.
• Contribute to recycling initiatives and conservation of energy and water.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, fire protection, and quality management system requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in meetings related to production, new projects, and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as requested by the supervisor to support the company's operational goals.

Contact for this position: Alma Reyna Chaparro 

NORMA Group Human Resources
Ave. Eje Vial Juan Gabriel #1850

Cd. Juarez, Mexico