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Production Planning Manager

Requisition ID: 40746

Job Location(s):

Havant, GB

Job Description

Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.

We are now recruiting for a Production Planning Manager to be based at our flagship plant in Havant, UK. This role will oversee planning of the manufacturing plant production, and customer delivery communications. As key member of the plant management team, the Production Planning Manager will assure availability and continuity of manufacturing process, key metrics OTD (Supplier and customer).

Job Responsibilities

The Production Planning Manager will be responsible for

• Master production schedule, scheduling of the assembly shop and the external supply base

• Management of the MRP process

• Delivery On Time to meet business requirements

• Working with Hydraulics Supply Chain Management group to achieve plant cost down goals, support re-sourcing strategies / projects, aligned to commodity strategies and participate / conduct supplier review activities

• Implementing and managing pull production techniques for purchased / manufactured parts (Kanban, consignment, VMI, Min / Max etc).

• Managing ramp up / ramp down of suppliers / materials working closely with suppliers and the Hydraulics SCM group.

• Adhering to Danfoss standard sourcing process and divisional operating procedures including managing supplier compliance with Danfoss Corporate initiatives.

• Team development and people management to enhance and further departmental performance

• Participating in plant and supplier QOS process

• Interfacing with divisional SCM

• Interfacing with EMEA MM; Coordinate inventory management utilizing the SIOP process to optimize plant performance and forecasting, with EMEA MM / SIOP Manager

Background & Skills

The ideal candidate will display:

• Broad industry experience within a manufacturing / production environment

• Experience and knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP)

• A proven ability to lead and develop teams

• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills to build relations with both suppliers and customers

• Tenacity, and a results-oriented mindset

• Ability to drive overall ERP excellence in the plant

• Attention to detail

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.