Director, Production Planning

Assurant Services Australia Pty Limited

Lewisville, TX, USA
$122,400.00 - $204,400.00 py
On-site
Master production schedule development
Production planning and execution leadership
Work order release control
The Director of Production Planning at Assurant Services Australia Pty Limited in Lewisville, TX, is responsible for strategic leadership in production planning across various operations. The role requires extensive experience in demand planning, production control, and leadership, with a focus on optimizing processes and fostering a high-performing team

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic leadership for production planning across multiple repair types and high-volume operations, aligning production schedules with business objectives to optimize capacity, inventory, workflow, and compliance.
  • Key responsibilities include developing and managing the master production schedule, leading daily and weekly production planning and execution, and directing the controlled release of work orders to optimize resource utilization and ensure compliance.
  • The role requires leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing production planning team, setting clear objectives, providing ongoing feedback, and fostering engagement and growth.

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The Director of Production Planning at Assurant Services Australia Pty Limited in Lewisville, TX, is responsible for strategic leadership in production planning across various operations. The role requires extensive experience in demand planning, production control, and leadership, with a focus on optimizing processes and fostering a high-performing team.

Salary

$122,400.00 - $204,400.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master production schedule development
  • Production planning and execution leadership
  • Work order release control
  • Inventory investment targets
  • Parts requirements planning
  • Excess & Obsolete analysis
  • Governance framework establishment
  • Production performance reporting
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Process innovation champion
  • Strategic partnership development
  • Talent development focus
  • High customer interaction environments
  • Frequent reprioritization demands

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
  • 8+ years in demand planning, production planning, or production control
  • 10+ years overall professional business experience
  • Proven leadership experience directing production control or planning
  • Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
  • Ability to balance customer demand, operational priorities, and shifting deadlines
  • Highly analytical, results-driven leader
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Solid understanding of IT-enabled business processes

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