Capacity Planning Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type : Full-time

Duration of role : Permanent

Position : 1

Reporting to : Vice President of Operations – Tate Americas

Location : Open

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About the Role

The Divisional Capacity Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing resource allocation and strategic planning to ensure the Tate Americas organization meets production demands efficiently and effectively. The role ensures efficient planning and execution of production schedules, inventory management, and supply chain processes to meet customer demands and company targets. The manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, sales, and customer service, to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.

What You’ll Do

• Capacity Planning, Scheduling, and Forecasting :
• Develop and maintain master production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer demands, and inventory levels across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Work with production and planning teams to adjust schedules as necessary, ensuring timely fulfillment of orders.
• Optimize scheduling processes for maximum efficiency and minimum downtime.
• Balance workloads and capacity across different divisions to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Oversee and define the organization’s operating limits and capacities, ensuring alignment with production schedules and inventory demands.
• Develop forecasts and strategic plans to meet future capacity requirements, analyzing historical data to predict trends
• Develop and lead a divisional S&OP process including key stakeholders in project management, logistics, procurement, operations, and finance.
• Team Leadership & Development :
• Provide subject matter expertise and mentorship to the planning and scheduling teams at the manufacturing sites
• Provide training and support to ensure continuous improvement in scheduling and planning processes.
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven team environment.
• Process Improvement & Reporting :
• Identify areas for process improvements in scheduling and management of the ERP system’s work order processes across all plants
• Develop best practices for planning and scheduling across the division
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for scheduling accuracy and delivery performance
• Maintain reports, dashboards, and models for capacity tracking, conducting regular stakeholder review meetings on capacity status
• Utilize data-driven analysis to make recommendations for optimizing operations.

Additional Expectation

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in scheduling, capacity planning, supply chain, or operations management, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Preferred Qualifications :

Work Environment :

This is a full-time position with a combination of office work and frequent interaction with warehouse and logistics operations. Travel will be required to various divisional sites, supplier locations, or customer facilities.

Employee Benefits

Tate is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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