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in Nashville, TN
Process Improvement Mgr. - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Nashville, TN Nashville, Tennessee |
About this job
POSITION PURPOSE
To ensure the success of planning, coordination and execution of the long and short term production and labor plans. The Production Planning Process Improvement Manager will provide end to end planning, guidance, and communication to the DC leadership team in order to ensure key performance indicators are met, production/staffing plans are created and building flow is balanced to ensure exceptional customer service.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
35%- Leads the production planning process and effectively partners with the leadership team to ensure the DC has effective work plans , staffing levels and resources to meet flow requirements and achieve business metrics and goals.
30%- Ensures collaboration between departments by leading daily, weekly and monthly meetings with Operations. To plan , monitor and execute production plans.
15%- Educates and trains the leadership team on the planning process, tools and resources available.
10%- Partners with Transportation and Vendor Compliance to identify flow related opportunities.
10%- Partners with Human Resources and the leadership team to manage scheduled time off, cross training needs and vacation planning inputs for the labor forecast.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Reports to the Operations Manager. Has no direct reports.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Environment:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.
Travel:
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Years of Relevant Work Experience: 5 years
Physical Requirements:
Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience leading an operational area(s) within the distribution center.
Experience utilizing forecasting and scheduling tools/software.
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret data.
Knowledge of Retail Distribution.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Adaptability
Business Communication
Financial Acumen
Business Analysis
Able to build relationships
To ensure the success of planning, coordination and execution of the long and short term production and labor plans. The Production Planning Process Improvement Manager will provide end to end planning, guidance, and communication to the DC leadership team in order to ensure key performance indicators are met, production/staffing plans are created and building flow is balanced to ensure exceptional customer service.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
35%- Leads the production planning process and effectively partners with the leadership team to ensure the DC has effective work plans , staffing levels and resources to meet flow requirements and achieve business metrics and goals.
30%- Ensures collaboration between departments by leading daily, weekly and monthly meetings with Operations. To plan , monitor and execute production plans.
15%- Educates and trains the leadership team on the planning process, tools and resources available.
10%- Partners with Transportation and Vendor Compliance to identify flow related opportunities.
10%- Partners with Human Resources and the leadership team to manage scheduled time off, cross training needs and vacation planning inputs for the labor forecast.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Reports to the Operations Manager. Has no direct reports.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Environment:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.
Travel:
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Years of Relevant Work Experience: 5 years
Physical Requirements:
Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience leading an operational area(s) within the distribution center.
Experience utilizing forecasting and scheduling tools/software.
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret data.
Knowledge of Retail Distribution.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Adaptability
Business Communication
Financial Acumen
Business Analysis
Able to build relationships