• Job Description

  Req#: 74712

  A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

  Location: Lafayette, IN

  Shift: [[Shift]]

  Pay Rate: [[custom_Min]] – [[custom_Max]]

  Job Summary

  Responsible for Scheduling and Sales, Inventory, and Operations (SIOP) planning. Drive plant loading to deliver plant profit plan and monthly forecast accuracy. Also responsible for strategy and development of Master Production Plan and issuing executable level loaded production schedules for all product lines within the facility. Considers customer expectations and overall profit plan when optimizing planning processes and scheduling resources.

  Key Responsibilities

  Daily Communication and Coordination with Production Supervisors, Buyer, Planners, Engineering, and Customer Service to ensure schedule adherence to production plan to meet customer expectations and overall profit plan. Develops recovery plans when needed.

  Delivers detailed capacity and resource planning based on incoming orders and profit plan/forecast information.

  Monitors order backlog, incoming order rates and economic cycles to deliver information and strategies to deliver plant financials though the cycle. (order flow from customers and material availability from suppliers). Coordinates with all the departments to ensure smooth flow of materials, information, and resources.

  Responsible for identifying and leading Supply Chain continuous improvement activities including supplier engagements, cost savings initiatives, process improvements, and supporting Lean projects.

  Develops MRP policies and planning methods to optimize both internal and external resources required to support customer delivery schedules.

  Optimizes customer service metrics using lean philosophies while minimizing inventory and costs.

  Notify the Manager when available resources do not support the production plan (MPS) or meeting the contract date is at risk.

  Required Education & Experience

  Required Education: High School Diploma

  Required Experience: 2-4 Years in Manufacturing

  Preferred Education & Experience

  Preferred Education: Specialized Degree or equivalent years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

  Preferred Work Experience: 5-7 Years of Manufacturing Experience

  Spans of Control

  Does this role manage Southwire Team Members: No

  Travel

  Domestic Travel less than 20% of the time

  Physical Requirements

  Standing - 50% of time

  Sitting - 25% of time

  Walking - 25% of time

  Working Conditions

  • Office
  • Plant/Warehouse Floor
  • Various Shifts
  • Overtime, Weekend,s & Holidays
  • Extreme Heat/Cold
  • Other: On call rotation over the weekends/holidays to meet business demands

  Equipment

  • Computer/Keyboard
  • Safety Glasses
  • Safety Shoes

  Competencies

  Action Oriented

  Balances Stakeholders

  Collaborates

  Customer Focus

  Nimble Learning

  Plans and Aligns

  Skills

  Inventory Control

  Production Process

  Production Schedule

  Material Requirements Planning

  Business Acumen

  Demand Planning

  Analytical Skills

  SAP Applications

  Public Relations

  Data Entry

  Benefits We Offer:

  • 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave
  • & More

  Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• About the company

  As North America's leading wire and cable manufacturer, Southwire Company delivers powers through our products, services and commitment to customers , employees and community.

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