Technical and Manufacturing Planner
Technical and Manufacturing Planner
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21-08-2025
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Job Description Summary
The Manufacturing Planner & Technical Lead Engineer is a pivotal hybrid role responsible for both optimizing production planning and providing critical technical leadership for specific projects. This professional will strategically plan monitor and control production schedules to ensure timely delivery quality and efficiency while simultaneously serving as the engineering focal point for Protection & Control (P&C) and UCOM projects for the Mexico market. This role demands a strong engineering background to drive technical solutions and an acute planning acumen to ensure operational excellence and meet business demands in Grid Solutions LATAMJob Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Manufacturing Planning & Optimization:
- Production Planning: Prepare master production plans based on demand forecasts and capacity ensuring alignment with project timelines.
- Scheduling & Monitoring: Daily weekly and monthly scheduling and monitoring of suppliers progress adjusting plans as needed due to changes in demand capacity or material availability.
- Resource Coordination: Coordinate with Purchasing and Logistics to ensure timely material availability addressing any potential bottlenecks impacting project execution.
- Process Efficiency: Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency reduce costs and shorten lead times.
- KPI Management: Implement and monitor production performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct capacity analysis to balance workload
Technical Leadership & Project Engineering (P&C/UCOM - Mexico):
- Technical Authority: Serve as the primary technical reference and engineer support for projects.
- Project Execution Support: Provide direct engineering support and problem-solving for manufacturing issues related to P&C and UCOM projects ensuring technical integrity and compliance.
- Design & Manufacturing Interface: Act as the crucial interface between Engineering design teams and Manufacturing operations for projects ensuring manufacturability and smooth transitions.
- Specification & Compliance: Ensure all projects manufactured comply with specific technical requirements customer specifications and relevant industry standards for the Mexico region.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting:
- Inter-Departmental Liaison: Actively interact with Engineering Sourcing Project Managers and other internal teams to resolve planning and technical issues affecting production for projects.
- Stakeholder Communication: Participate in planning and status meetings providing comprehensive information and reports to senior management regarding planning progress and technical project status.
Required Qualification:
- Higher education in Engineering (Electrical Mechatronics Automation) or a closely related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with a proven track record in production planning (at least 3 years) combined with strong technical engineering experience especially in Protection & Control (P&C) and/or UCOM systems.
- Specific experience with projects for the Mexico market (understanding local requirements standards or customer needs) is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced planning tools.
- Excellent data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong communication influencing and teamwork skills.
- Proactive autonomous and able to manage complex multi-faceted responsibilities.
- Fluent English and advanced Portuguese (mandatory).
Desired Features:
- Attention to detail and rigor in data analysis.
- Ability to lead change and influence organizational culture.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong orientation towards results and continuous improvement.
- Certifications in continuous improvement methodologies (desirable).
Working hours: The work can be carried out in a hybrid way with availability to be at the Monterrey unit for face-to-face meetings and analyses.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Employment Type
Full-Time
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