Production Planning Manager
- Chatham-Kent, ON, Canada
Salary range for the role: $120,00.00 to $135,000.00 annually · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Salary range for the role: $120,00.00 to $135,000.00 annually
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Production Planning Manager.
In this role you will be responsible for leading plant logistics and production control activities, including shipping, receiving, warehousing, supplier planning, customer service, and production scheduling.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
Coordinate all distribution elements as a logistics facilitator to ensure customer requirements and time constraints are met.
Analyze, prepare, and propose the S&OP to plant management by translating customer demand into capacity, material, and labor requirements.
Direct shipping, receiving, warehousing, purchasing, and production control activities while overseeing customer service and domestic/international shipping.
Oversee production and scheduling practices, utilizing Kanban and Heijunka systems to stabilize production and align with plant goals.
Manage plant inventory levels (raw materials, WIP, and finished goods) and lead cycle counting and inventory validation procedures.
If you have/are:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent college diploma (Supply Chain preferred) paired with 5–7 years of logistics experience in a fast-paced automotive parts manufacturing environment.
Hands-on proficiency with inventory control, physical inventory, Kanban and Heijunka systems, and ERP platforms such as SAP or Enterprise One (JD Edwards is an asset).
Strong customer relations background with the ability to interpret customer requirements and communicate clearly across cross-functional teams, plant leadership, and large groups.
Proven data management, reporting, and organizational skills, including writing clear procedural manuals and managing multiple deadlines and change management processes.
Solid problem-solving, action-planning, and continuous improvement abilities, alongside strict compliance awareness regarding logistical systems, company policies, and government regulations.
Additional information:
This position replaces an existing role
Salary range for the role: $120,00.00 to $135,000.00 annually
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: As part of our recruitment process, Autoliv may use artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to support the screening, assessment, and evaluation of job applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
What’s in it for you:
•Attractive compensation package
•Recognition awards, company events, family events and many more perks.
•Gender Pay Equality
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Production Planning Manager is responsible for leading plant logistics, production control, and scheduling activities to ensure customer requirements are met. This role involves managing inventory levels, coordinating distribution elements, and optimizing production systems like Kanban and Heijunka.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related field along with 5–7 years of logistics experience in an automotive manufacturing environment. Proficiency in ERP systems, inventory control, and strong communication skills for cross-functional leadership are essential.
Skills
- Production planning
- Logistics management
- Supply chain management
- Inventory control
- Kanban
- Heijunka
- ERP systems
- SAP
- JD Edwards
- Customer service
- Data management
- Reporting
- Continuous improvement
- Problem-solving
- Change management
- Procedural documentation
Benefits
- Recognition awards
- Company events
- Family events
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Production Planning
- Logistics
- Supply Chain
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Inventory Control
- Kanban
- Heijunka
- ERP
- SAP
- JD Edwards
- S&OP
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Warehousing
- Production Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Data Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Change Management
- Compliance
- Plant Management
- Capacity Planning
- Material Requirements Planning
- Labor Requirements
- Cycle Counting