POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Production Planning Process Improvement Specialist reports to the Production Planning Manager and is responsible for analyzing current production planning processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing effective solutions to enhance operational efficiency. This role focuses on creating and standardizing processes, developing training programs for planning personnel, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to align with organizational goals.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluate current production planning procedures and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Develop and recommend standardized best practices for production planning processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on process changes and improvements. Create and provide comprehensive training programs on new processes and tools for production planning personnel. Maintain accurate training records for all production planning team members. Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions specific to production planning activities. Utilize tools like Value Stream Mapping to identify bottlenecks and streamline planning processes. Assist in the creation, maintenance, and presentation of planning metrics and dashboards to measure performance and ensure continuous improvement. Support the implementation and adoption of ERP system enhancements as they relate to production planning. Conduct root cause analysis for planning discrepancies and implement corrective actions. Act as a liaison between production planning and other departments to resolve scheduling and material availability conflicts. Other duties as assigned by TAS Energy.
JOB SKILLS:
Strong passion for Continuous Improvement and Lean Principles. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Proficient in ERP systems, particularly in production planning modules. High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and other data visualization tools. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Strong work ethic with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity. Adaptable to new tools, processes, and a fast-paced work environment.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Significant experience with production planning processes may be considered in lieu of a degree.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Previous experience leading process improvement initiatives in a production planning environment. Hands-on experience documenting Work Instructions or Standard Operating Procedures. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, or other quality improvement initiatives. Strong understanding of ERP systems related to production and planning.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
3+ years of experience in production planning or related roles in a manufacturing environment. 2+ years of advanced Excel tools, including VBA, pivot tables, and data analysis. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent. Experience in developing and tracking KPIs to drive performance improvements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Position is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company.
TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer’s facilities.
TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery.
With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes
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