MP&L Manager

at  Dana Incorporated

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world’s original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Experience Required

• Track record of effectively resolving customer related issues, improving processes and reducing inventory
• Experience implementing level loaded production plans, pull systems and Kanban
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Applications and SAP
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Courteous, clear, and professional manner in dealing with the Company’s customer base.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills – written and oral
• Strong team building and people skills including the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.
• Must possess strong analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities
• Knowledge of MRP system operation and management including computer literacy applied to scheduling and data management
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of Lean including but not limited to value stream mapping, kanban, kaizen leadership, continuous flow, and 5S.
• Demonstrated ability to drive work and achieve results

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall management of production scheduling, purchasing of raw materials, logistics, and warehousing.
• Chair regular meetings with the Management Team to review capacity and labour plans to meet customer requirements
• Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process.
• Take ownership of MP&L policies and procedures. Develop procedures and instructions to meet IATF and MMOG standards.
• Manage customer scorecards to ensure compliance and world class on-time delivery performance.
• Oversee and manage logistics and review ways to reduce freight costs to meet targets.
• Set inventory targets that meet corporate objectives while maintaining targeted service levels. Maintain the accuracy of the PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and use it to drive inventory reduction.
• Create visual controls for WIP and FG in the Warehouse and on the Production floor
• Provide support to engineering for changes and product launches.
• Liaison with customer’s materials department, answering queries on time, achieve 100% delivery performance by coordinating with production department internally
• Support all Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Corporate & Plant level policies and procedures.

Experience Required

• Track record of effectively resolving customer related issues, improving processes and reducing inventory
• Experience implementing level loaded production plans, pull systems and Kanban
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Applications and SAP
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Courteous, clear, and professional manner in dealing with the Company’s customer base.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills – written and oral
• Strong team building and people skills including the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.
• Must possess strong analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities
• Knowledge of MRP system operation and management including computer literacy applied to scheduling and data management
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of Lean including but not limited to value stream mapping, kanban, kaizen leadership, continuous flow, and 5S.
• Demonstrated ability to drive work and achieve results.

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