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Team Summary

The Manager Production Planning is accountable for the production planning process and finite scheduling for GAF’s polyiso insulation (ISO) business. This position will report to the Director of Commercial Planning and Procurement Operations. The Manager Production Planning will supervise a team of production schedulers who plan the ISO production for GAF. The Manager will drive improved production planning processes and support an improved order management process and solution that creates greater transparency for the customer, enabling them to plan their business more effectively. In addition, this person will drive process improvements that will optimize production efficiency, reduce waste, and increase overall operating performance.

Job Summary

The Manager Production Planning will have experience in material requirements planning (MRP) and extensive knowledge of production scheduling and methods. He/she will have experience working in a production or manufacturing environment. This person will be the lead facilitator between customer care, supply chain planning and operations, and the manufacturing organization to ensure efficient / timely production schedules are created, identify potential schedule changes that impact customer orders, address potential raw material receiving issues, and maintain sufficient product inventory levels.

Essential Duties

Manage monthly, weekly, daily, production planning and scheduling processes for polyiso products. Enable GAF to meet the needs of the customer while driving efficient manufacturing operations. Identify and solve for potential order management issues with customer care that minimizes the impact to the customer.

Identify potential raw material supply risk and execute risk mitigation plans with the necessary cross-functional teams to ensure continuous production of finished goods.

Develop and recommend improvements in planning tools and systems that lead to the formation of best practices processes in production scheduling. Support the implementation of new planning systems and tools when required.

Lead and develop the team of ISO production planners. Identify opportunities to improve individual performance and establish training to support individual growth and development.

Under This Roof We Require

4+ years experience in production planning in high volume manufacturing environment Required

4+ years experience in MRP planning in high volume manufacturing environment Required

This position needs to be located near a major airport for easy travel and be based at our Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ or near one of our ISO Manufacturing Facilities

Under This Roof We Also Value

College degree Preferred

People Leadership Experience

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Supply chain certifications Preferred

Travel Requirements- 20-30%

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Intermediate to advanced:

Communication verbal and written skills

Organizational skills, attention to detail

Leadership skills

Problem solving skills

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced knowledge Supply Chain Planning concepts

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite

Intermediate proficiency in Business Intelligence systems, such as TM1

Advanced knowledge of planning and ERP systems

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range: 112,500-143,750

How We Protect What Matters Most:

We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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