Central Planning Manager at RPS North America

St. Charles, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in business administration or industrial engineering or the equivalent combination of training, education and experience
  • A minimum of five (5) years production scheduling or supply chain management experience
  • Aerospace industry experience
  • Previous leadership experience and APICS Certification are both preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with superior proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Expert experience with an ERP system is required
  • Ability to understand manufacturing processes and associated workflows
  • High level of ethics with strong integrity
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time requirements
  • Ability to promote a participative, team-oriented environment, working professionally with customers, subordinates, employees, vendors, etc
  • Adept at managing change, setting and meeting goals, delegating effectively, identifying and developing talent, giving and receiving feedback
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical materials, write reports, business correspondence, work instructions and procedure manuals
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees and vendors

Responsibilities

  • Implementation and Management of the Sales & Operations Process
  • Development of the master schedule to be in line with the customer demand, in close collaboration with Program Management and Operations
  • Implement and monitor the Capacity review cycle with site production control managers
  • Perform schedule risk analysis, provide results to internal/external customer and facilitate recommended improvement activities
  • Monitoring of production control metrics
  • Train Production Control teams on SIOP, MRP & kanban methodologies
  • Development of the demand flow of new programs/processes/transfers of work as required, in close collaboration with Program Management
  • Participate in special projects or perform special tasks as identified by management
  • Manage Transfer of Work projects
  • Provide leadership necessary to integrate change and risk management

Skills

SIOP
MRP
Kanban
Master Production Scheduling
Production Control
Capacity Planning
Schedule Risk Analysis

RPS North America

Global consulting firm for diverse sectors

About RPS North America

RPS North America provides consulting and advisory services across various sectors, including property, energy, transport, defense, government services, and water resources. The company helps clients, which range from large corporations to non-profits, navigate complex challenges and achieve regulatory compliance through a wide array of services. These services include management consulting, environmental consulting, project management, and digital solutions, among others. RPS North America stands out from its competitors by leveraging its deep expertise and global presence to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to drive sustainable growth and address critical issues such as infrastructure development and risk management, ensuring a consistent demand for its high-value services.

Delft, NetherlandsHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
$31.5KTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consulting, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from AECOM with new regional director.
Acquisition by Tetra Tech may impact client relationships.
Internal competition from NEO Material Development Kit could cause brand confusion.

Differentiation

RPS Group offers a wide range of consulting and advisory services.
The company has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental consulting.
RPS leverages its global presence and multidisciplinary teams for tailored solutions.

Upsides

Increased demand for environmental consulting due to global sustainability focus.
Growing interest in digital transformation aligns with RPS's expertise.
Expansion of green finance offers new project opportunities for RPS.

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