Maintain the workcell’s capacity planning model; drive resolution on uneven capacity utilization that keeps Jabil focused on the customer but efficiently utilizing manufacturing resources.
Meet daily with the Workcell and manufacturing team to assess production schedules, (adjust as necessary based on production results) optimize run quantities, and minimize changeovers to help achieve 100% on time delivery.
Maintain the customers’ latest contract on file at all times and be familiar with the terms and conditions of the contract regarding customer liability of material planning and production scheduling. This includes the liability window for Jabil material purchase order placement, purchase price for components, and liability for any in-house materials (purchased and manufactured).
Be the workcell’s “expert” on all planning activities by supporting the Production Planner goal of never starting to build product without having a valid PO, adequate material quantities, and accurate BOM and an accurate routing.
Lead the Workcell on the creation of Bills of Material (BOMs) and routings that allows accurate tracking of WIP assemblies and accurate inventory movement transactions.
End-of Life (EOL) management should include chairing a meeting 30 days prior to the last planned build date to create tactics to support the EOL strategy. The Master Planner would own the build schedule, corrections and resolution of MPS to customer demand, planned tactics on deadlines for assemblies out of the various work areas on the floor, deadline for last shipment, and support plan for potential RMAs.
Manage Jabil purge process for internal Workcell purges.
Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: TBD
Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience, or PhD without experience.
APICS certification and Supervisor experience also preferred.
Thorough knowledge of MRP, lead times for specific component types, internal run rates, test development lead times, machine programming lead times and complete understanding of the chronological sequence of events that must occur in order to build a product.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
1. Process Ownership & Governance
Planning SMEs own the definition, deployment, and governance of planning processes:
i) MPS approval & alignment
ii) Customer commit logic
iii) Production scheduling rules
iv) Planning Rules of the Road compliance
2. Standards, Best Practices & Audits
Planning SME accountable for
i) Site and regional standard work
ii) Baseline assessments
iii) Closing audit GAPs with zero NC expectation
iv) Scaling best practices across sites
3. Planning Tools & Digital Transformation
Planning SMEs drive
i) Tool standardization (Power BI, Rapid Response, eDashboard)
ii) Automation (RPA, macros, API, DF initiatives)
iii) Reduction of manual planning work
4. Performance Metrics Ownership
Planning SMEs own planning KPIs, especially
i) Review KPI gaps
ii) Define corrective actions
iii) Support sites that miss targets
5. Training, Certification & Capability Building
Planning SME responsible for
i) Training content
ii) Certification governance
iii) Planner skill progression
iv) Succession planning
6. Escalation, Crisis & Hands‑On Support
Planning SME expected to, when site faces issue
i) Step in hands‑on
ii) Provide root cause analysis
iii) Stabilize operation
iv) Coach site teams
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