Sr. Planner Supervisor
Progress RailJob Purpose Benefits start on your first day! <\b> The Senior Supervisor/Planner supervises, coordinates, and sets the production schedule for the assembly and machining lines, master schedules new engines and alternators for Progress Rail, and provides direction/leadership to a team of production schedulers and customer service reps. Req ID 12400BR City Winston Salem State: North Carolina Company Description Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day. Key Job Elements Provide an executable build schedule to the machining and assembly lines; Report out on facility production and shipping performance; Lead a small team of production schedulers to manage specific value stream schedules; Creates the Master Production Schedule for the assembly lines with input from a cross-functional team; Work with external senior leadership on MPS approval process; Communicate with internal leadership on upcoming changes to MPS; Assist with setting production and sales targets for the facility on an annual, quarterly, and monthly basis; Work with customers to align demand signals and minimize production interruption; Provide demand forecasts for planning; Supervise department staff; Utilize data and data mining skills to perform extensive analyses of qualitative and quantitative nature; Work with personnel from other Supply Chain functions, 3rd party providers and facility divisions to drive supply chain improvements. Education / Training Required: Three to five years minimum experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Management and/or Logistics. Desired: College degree related to Business, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering. Qualifications and Experience Required: High level understanding of ERP systems and MS Office products, strong computer skills; Experience with lean and flow manufacturing techniques. Understands and facilitates the use of flow and pull lean enterprise systems. Desired: Strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work across functions; Excellent analytical problem solving skills, high sense of urgency; General understanding of manufacturing and operations standard processes and basic product knowledge; Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines; Demonstrated ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems; Prior leadership experience. Benefits Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.** Competitive Salary 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Time-Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Plan Education Assistance Progra…