Production Master Planner

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. 

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job…

The Production Master Planner is responsible for Developing capacity plans, determining desired inventory levels, and providing an overall vision for production.

Translating forecasts and orders into actionable production schedules, coordinating resource allocation, and ensuring timely deliveries.

This is an onsite position located in Greenwood IN.

Responsibilities include:

• Create and maintain comprehensive, integrated master schedules for production, considering demand forecasts, manufacturing routes, resource availability, and project milestones. 
• Create and maintain product routings.
•  Update routings following process or product changes​.
• Validate routing and time accuracy with Production​.
• Drive and coordinate supply chain for the factory, securing its in line with expectations from the product group.
• Serve as a central point of contact, coordinating with various departments, including sales, manufacturing, logistics, and project management, to gather requirements and integrate their activities into the master schedule. 
• Drive improvement projects related to supply chain.
• Analyse and follow up on reliability of forecasts.
• Track schedule adherence, analyse performance data, and identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and pinpoint areas for improvement.
• Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and other issues that could impact project or production timelines. 
• Engage in long-term production planning and portfolio scheduling to ensure demand forecasts can be met and that processes are efficient and feasible. 
• Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and other issues that could impact project or production timelines. 
• Engage in long-term production planning and portfolio scheduling to ensure demand forecasts can be met and that processes are efficient and feasible. 
• Evaluate the success of current schedules and processes, recommending and implementing improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs. 
• Develop customized reports for stakeholders, providing clear, concise updates on schedule status, progress, and potential risks. 

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in USA or have an established presence in the area. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What you know:

Bachelor's Degree: in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration and,

• Preferred 3 years in manufacturing, production planning, materials management, or supply chain management.
• Product &routing master data strong experience.
• Experience managing and scheduling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Expertise with ERP/ Proficiency with scheduling software, preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed, data-driven decisions to optimize schedules.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities effectively.
• ability to communicate clearly, negotiate, influence stakeholders, and resolve conflicts across different levels of the organization.
• Sound understanding of supply chain processes, manufacturing planning, and demand management principles.
• The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands.
• Production planning & capacity tools.

"We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games."

What’s in it for you?

At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right.  The base salary for this role is typically $70,000.00 to $85,000.00. Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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