Planning Leader

GKN Automotive

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Newton, MA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 16 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning Leadership

  • Lead and develop daily and weekly production plans aligned with capacity material availability and customer demand.
  • Supervise the MPS and detailed planning process to ensure accurate and efficient execution.

SIOP & Data Analysis

  • Analyze and prepare all relevant data for the monthly SIOP cycle.
  • Collect interpret and analyze data using established tools and formats to support decision-making.

Operational Excellence

  • Provide support to operations and act as first-line supervisor for transactional processes within production planning.
  • Drive continuous improvement by reviewing existing processes and proposing new ideas to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.

Performance & Stakeholder Management

  • Monitor team performance allocate work and take corrective actions to ensure timeliness and quality.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders by preparing materials arranging meetings and supporting communication flows.

Health Safety & Environment

  • Follow all HSE policies and ensure the team works safely.
  • Identify unsafe behaviors and escalate issues when appropriate.

Leadership & Direction

  • Clearly communicate action plans and connect daily work with broader business strategy mission and vision.
  • Motivate the team to achieve site-level planning and operational goals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Engineering Business or a related field.
  • 36 years of experience in production planning supply chain or manufacturing operations.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of production planning MRP/MPS materials planning and supply chain workflows.
  • Skilled in data analysis reporting and performance monitoring.
  • Excellent planning organizing and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to manage complex information and solve problems effectively.
  • Negotiation skills and ability to balance stakeholder needs.
  • Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence.
  • Proven ability to motivate and develop talent within the team.
  • Resultsdriven mindset with strong ownership and accountability.

Values & Behaviors

  • Ingenious: Continuously improves processes uses data effectively solves complexity.
  • Collaborative: Builds strong relationships demonstrates emotional intelligence develops others.
  • Principled: Communicates clearly manages stakeholders thoughtfully.
  • Driven: Prioritizes effectively stays focused on results empowers the team.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package (Medical Dental Vision)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Training development and global career growth opportunities
  • A collaborative and innovative environment within a global industry leader



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GKN Automotive is a global engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to delivering mass production solutions for mobility.

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