Lead Operational Planner

LEAD OPERATIONAL PLANNER

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Operational Planner is responsible for overseeing a team of Operational Planners while performing the same daily duties, including reading technical drawings, allocating parts into production kits, creating requisitions for procurement, and managing the queue for internally fabricated items. The Lead Operational Planner ensures that parts are available for production, proactively addresses potential issues, and provides guidance, support, and training to the planning team to maintain smooth and efficient production operations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.      Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of Operational Planners, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.

2.      Read and interpret technical drawings to allocate parts into production kits.

3.      Create requisitions for procurement to purchase required parts and materials.

4.      Add internally fabricated items into the production queue for timely manufacturing.

5.      Ensure parts and materials are organized and available to meet production needs and schedules.

6.      Proactively identify potential issues and take preventive measures to avoid production disruptions.

7.      Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to Operational Planners to improve skills and maintain best practices.

8.      Troubleshoot and resolve material shortages, production delays, and other issues, collaborating with relevant teams.

9.      Collaborate with procurement, production, and engineering teams to ensure smooth workflow and alignment of resources.

10.   Maintain accurate records of parts allocation, procurement requests, and production queue statuses.

11.   Continuously assess processes and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce disruptions.

12.   Act as a subject matter expert, providing solutions and advice to resolve complex issues and optimize team performance.

13.   Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, ETC:

1. Bachelor’s degree, HS diploma or GED either of which are coupled with the experience necessary to support the work of this position.
2. 4+ years of experience in operational planning, with a deep understanding of production processes.
3. Ability to work in a deadline driven environment while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.      Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.

2.      Strong leadership and communication skills to guide and mentor a team of planners

3.      Familiarity with bill of materials (BOM) management and kit creation.

4.      Knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, and production scheduling.

5.      Familiarity with inventory management and procurement processes.

6.      Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to foresee and prevent production-related issues.

7.      Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

8.      Strong communication skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is primarily office-based, with regular interactions with production, procurement, and engineering teams. The role requires close attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet production deadlines. While the position is typically office-based, some flexibility for remote work may be required. Occasional site visits to the production floor may be required to assess material availability or resolve issues directly with the production team.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

Reports to: Operations Support Manager

Career Path: Planning Analyst

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

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