Production Planner (Bilingual Korean Required)
Timpl has partnered with a global leader in lithium-ion battery manufacturing
and is seeking for Production Planner
Summary
As a Planner I, you will be involved in the day-to-day manufacturing operations,
managing inventory level, and maximizing the company’s profitability. You will
be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the production process. You
will serve as a main communicator who guides the production floor, operators,
and engineers to support and deliver world-class manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities:
* Ensured production goals were met by coordinating with outsourced packers.
* Set the production goals and monitor production performance day to day basis
* Monitor each team's productivity and provide guidance on production metrics
* Synchronize information flow between multiple IT systems (GMES, GDW, GSCM,
DP, DW, FP, MRP, WMS, etc.)
* Set up weekly meetings between SCM, Marketing, Purchasing and Production
Management Teams
* Analyze the gap between performance and goals and dig up improvement plan
* Manage Production Life Cycle (Product order - Development - Mass Production -
EOP - A/S - EOL)
* Production capacity management (Capacity Allocation, facility improve
investment, building new line, LOB management, etc.)
* Resource management and planning (Headcount, Investment Budget, Equipment,
Engineer allocation)
* Work closely with production strategy to align production KPIs and company's
goals
* Defining appropriate Inventory stock level and checking the observance of
inventory operation policy
* Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in
usage(from raw material, semi product, final product)
* Master data creation/maintenance (BOM/BOD/Routing/Lead Time/Tact Time, etc.)
* Collaborate and monitor closely with quality control, operators, and
engineers on production performance
* Promptly address and resolving production issues to minimize delays in
production
* Recommend viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve
production processes and product quality
* Promptly discuss the relevant departments regarding changes to current
production schedules
* ESS – Automotive division’s cell internal transaction tasks (SO issuance,
Shipment planning and management)
* Leadership scheduling and support
* Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent, relevant experience
Experience:
* 1 to 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the ESS industry
Skills:
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Leadership and interpersonal skills
* High attention to detail and understanding of multiple metrics
* Analytical and problem solving skills
* Ability to work cross-functionally
* Fluency in Korean is a plus
* MS Office suite