Job Summary
Lead and administrate the Workcell's / Workcells Planning organization as the functional manager's delegate. Responsible for the overall planning function in their own Workcell / Workcells.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Responsible for driving a systematic process receive and evaluate customer demand, ensure a feasible operational plan is always in place, support the Operation's business development effort with current and potential customers / divisions, and drive continuous improvement in key materials metrics, such as OTD, MPS performance, FG / WIP inventory and Hub level. The Workcell planning manager is in charge of overall planning Job in their WC as a delegate of site Planning Functional Manager.
- Empower all Workcell planners and coach them to champion and take ownership of the following efforts as related to their needs of the workcell.
- Reconcile the Master Production Schedule to customer purchase order coverage weekly to ensure that Jabil Circuit China is not exposed over purchase order coverage.
- Assess production schedules, revise when necessary, optimize run quantities, minimize change over and achieve 100% on time delivery.
- Update and maintain the Master Production Schedule as changes are identified in order for the MRP to reflect accurate, up-to-date information.
- Conduct regular cycle count at the production floor to maximizes inventory accuracy and minimizes disruption on the operation. Ensure Production declares the attrition of materials regularly.
- Resolve all excess issues to Production and investigate the reasons for excess issues and create systems to minimize recurrence.
- Co-ordinate and resolve outstanding materials issues with the buyers to avoid material shortages.
- Forecast proper planners headcount and coach high caliber staff for their Workcell.
- Develop, motivate and challenge the team members to perform their full potential, providing direct and timely feedback.
- Prepare periodic performance review of the team.
- Review all relevant policies and procedures with department members, instructing them regarding the specific instruction to their assignments. Ensure each individual's comprehension, as well as his or her on-going support and compliance.
- Managing, monitoring and reviewing the workcell goals and objectives.
- Critical focus areas:
- Overall demand management activities for all divisions / customers and overall Workcell capacity sizing including all divisions and all stations.
- Working with site Planning Functional Manager and Workcell Global Planning Manager to develop and implement the new planning strategies for unique customer / division requirements.
- Ensures that the appropriate Master Schedule is always loaded that meets the customer requirements and minimizes Jabil liability.
- Participates in decision-making and planning to reconfigure production lines to support customer demand and planned master schedule.
- Defines and monitors key performance metrics.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
- Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company's business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
- Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
- Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
- Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
- Strong and convincing communication skills.
- Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.
Education & Experience Requirements
- A Certification by related professional organizations (such as APICS), a bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent, or an experience in electronics manufacturing industry is a plus.
- A combination of 3-5 years of related experience in the electronics manufacturing industry; a bachelor degree; and 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
- Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.
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