Lead Materials Planning &Execution Specialist

Job description

3524903
Additional Cities

Charleroi
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy Grid Solutions
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Pennsylvania
Postal Code

15022
Role Summary/Purpose

The Lead Materials Planning & Execution Specialist will coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material / production needs.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Must pull the monthly load from the Master Production Schedule files and create the Production Schedule taking into consideration the mix, complexity, and customer requirements while adjusting the sequence 

·  Monitor and update the Production Schedule daily following the production meeting, as well as balance and adjust the load as needed by working with the master scheduler and production team to meet the customers ship dates  
·  Create the monthly kitting report and monitor it daily 
·  Work closely with the Supply Chain and Inventory to monitor all shortages affecting production 
·  Track the due dates and notify production and inventory of any changes, as well as update the shortages on the production schedule per breaker daily
·  Communicate any changes in the schedule with Production, Inventory, Master Scheduler, and the Project Management team  
·  Create and release work orders in SAP and job packets daily to keep production on time and minimize WIP
·   Complete any Engineering Change Notices and maintain work order Bill of Material accuracy 
·  Notify production and inventory of any Bill of Material changes on open work orders 

·  Monitor the Material Optimization report and manage the work order dates
Notify Project Management team of any past due orders and update ship dates as needed
Create and release all Warranty/Service/Prototype orders as needed and notify Inventory, and production if assembly is required 

·  Attend Quick Response meetings, and sales meetings as scheduled, as well as attending the Master Production Scheduler meetings weekly, and transfer any shortages to the production schedule per order 
·   Act as back-up to the Master Scheduler
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Manufacturing). 
·  Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Projects and Initiatives. 
·  1 year Production Planning experience
Desired Characteristics

·  Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel 
·   Strong oral and written communication skills 
·   Strong interpersonal and leadership skills 
·   Ability to work independently 
·   Strong problem-solving skills 
·   Knowledge of manufacturing systems and process
SAP experience
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Pennsylvania
Primary City

Charleroi