JOB DESCRIPTION

• Optimize resource utilization related to: Kop-Coat, Blends and RX Products.
  
  


• Keep data visible MFG tool updated daily and look at 3 months build plan.
  
  Logistics Manager will ensure a 1-year forecast is maintained.
  
  


• Create the build plan over the near-term horizon (0 to 4 weeks) for all product lines.


• Plan


• Align with Engineering, Maintenance, QC, and operations to understand constraints and incorporate those into the production build plan (weekly call)


• Align with Supply Chain Planning to understand supply constraints (CSR, scheduling, procurement, logistics, and finance issues) and incorporate those into the production build plan


• Lead the cross-departmental change management process when issues occur inside the frozen window (0-48 hours).


• Attend new product launch meetings to understand impacts of new variants to production schedule and work with production scheduler to adjust the schedule accordingly


• Participate in the 3 times/week production/planning review to understand and maintain the health of production and material flow through the plant


• Strong communication skills


• Manage railcar switches


• Manage customer weekly calls


• Use data visualization tools such as Power Bi to generate the status reports.


• Knowledge of Chemical production processes and quality control; preferred, understanding of Corsicana plant operations


• Previous production planning skills, preferred


• Proficiency in SAP and Excel

• 3+ year's in manufacturing environmwent, preferred Chemical Manufacturing.
  
  
  

• Displays proficient communication skills, verbal and written.
  
  
  


• Acts as and encourages others to be a team player.
  
  
  


• Utilizes strong interpersonal skills such as conflict management/resolution.
  
  
  


• Possesses knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
  
  
  


• Supports continuous improvement activities and initiatives.