PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE JOB

• Coordinates all activities related to own project scope (RS) or Production line (Compo), to secure the availability of parts for the production and the respect of the production planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that all activities related to own project/production line are completed in order to secure the smooth management of the Production Orders.
• Coordinates the internal related departments (Procurement, Quality, Incoming, Industrialization) in order to align the material availability to the date of need in production on a 2 weeks horizon,
• Provides the line-feeding priorities visibility to the logistics team in order to secure the production,
• Secures the internal production of sub-modules,
• Checks data accuracy related to the PBOM in collaboration with Logistics and Industrialization,
• Collaborates with quality to prioritize incoming inspection and quality issues priorities
• Contributes to the footprint updates needs with Logistics method
• Main contact for EPU Manager to provide visibility on Materials availability for task sequences
• Initiates the Production activities in alignment with the EPU Manager, converting planned (production) orders to (fixed) production orders.

TASKS:

• Maintain and update the visual production schedule. Monitor the progress and the performance with the line manager daily. Analyse the deviations with manufacturing, PME (Process and Manufacturing Engineering) and Quality, and propose recovery actions to catch-up the committed plan.
• Manage the complete information workflow, from Sales Order; Release of job, Production time recording, material dedication on the work order and organize the shipment process to the customer.
• Liaise and Communicate with customers regarding any deviation or late shipment. Inform the Planning Manager and the Supply Chain Manager of all those deviations
• Perform the levelling on short, medium- and long-term planning. The result of it will be communicated to the industrial planning manager for integration in the ERP.
• Coordinate the flow of materials to the shop floor by liaising with all necessary interfaces (sites, material planners, warehouse etc.)
• Tracking & Tracing of missing parts daily with the Material Planner and monitoring COGI with the ERP team
• Perform work with a constant awareness of improving processes, reducing cost as necessary for growth.
• Contribute to minimize the product throughput time and maintain optimum level inventory.
• Ensure Unit On Time delivery to the customer. Update the MPS file timeously.
• Monitor WIP in the shop floor and ensure production adhere to MPS requirement.
• Follow up on all customer deliveries complaints and assist with closing the NCR
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently & to work independently.

MAJOR KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• MPS Accuracy (release and close work orders on time)
• Unit on time delivery to customers
• Quality and cost achievements versus target
• COGI Management
• TECO WIP Ageing Management
• Work order management (Qliksense / COOIS)

BUSINESS UNDERSTANDING AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Educational Requirements

• Recognised National Diploma/ Degree in Supply chain management or any equivalent qualification.

Knowledge / Experience/ Behavioural Competencies:

• 3 – 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in rail industry will be an added advantage
• SAP (GSI) and Microsoft Office
• Dealing with Complexity & Deadline-Oriented

PROFILE:

• Strong Industrial background
• ERP knowledge
• Collaboration and commitment.
• Strong communication, negotiation & leadership skills.
• Active team player, deadline driven, process driven.