Manager, Process & Planning

Manager, Process & Planning

We are searching for an experienced Manager, Process & Planning at our Columbus PDC facility.

We think creatively and keep challenging ourselves to help create a new future and eventually make humankind’s dreams a reality. Ready for the challenge?

Tomorrow's most advanced automotive technology is being envisioned today at MOBIS Parts America (MPA). A subsidiary of Hyundai MOBIS, we are a top leading automotive parts supplier. MPA provides after-sales service parts support for Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors, and Genesis. In addition to the distribution of genuine service parts, the MPA Accessories division develops accessories for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis - which are installed on new vehicles in the United States and Canada.

Under guidance of the PDC Manager, the Process and Planning Manager leads and designs distribution strategies for improving the operations and processes within MPA. Manages all activities for performance enhancement. Employs planning methodologies and tools in order to accomplish business objectives. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Also requires experience in operations support warehousing production methods. Manages subordinate staff and affected personnel in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.

A true first level manager, this person will ensure that Planning/execution for project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions related to planning and process improvement initiatives. Extensive knowledge of warehouse processes and operations data necessary to drive actions and determine appropriate resources required to support PDC operations. Position provides and maintains statistical reports with historical data measuring performance and trends and improvement opportunities.

Collects, creates, analyzes data information which will be utilized to plan PDC process improvement requirements. Create statistical models and graphic representations for Operational review. Key decisions will be driven from the data and recommendations presented by the Planning leader.

The Planning Manager should be aware of and utilize, where appropriate, other Parts Department and Fixed Operations programs whose information can be to assist management in the analysis and/or improvement of trends and/or issues disclosed by such research related to PDC efforts. Inter and intra departmental collaboration is expected.

Support all MPA Operations functions of the assigned Business Unit in order to provide planned operations in the requested format and standard. Work closely within Korean HQ, PDC, MAL and MPA HQ departments to support necessary data and resource needs. Supervise/participate in projects that are led by the PDC operations team. Keep timely control of assignments and projects as assigned. Develop, track, manage and report assigned projects while over-seeing teams from various departments inter-acting within the same project.

Present project assignments to leadership weekly or monthly as assigned. Ensure timely completion of report preparation and broadcasting as assigned.

• Planning and Process Subject Matter Expert (SME) managing all aspects of the PDC planning efforts. Establish key planning focuses on activities such as Slotting, order waving, pick sequencing, space utilization, as examples. Driving the Continuous Improvement (CI) philosophy across the organization will be key to this roll. Visual controls throughout the organization are expected. Strong comprehension will be required for the Advanced Mobis Operating System (AMOS) and the Warehouse Optimization System (WOS) or equivalent.
  
  Additionally elevated managing of the internal MPA parts data warehouse, utilizing access and SQL as the query relates to planning activities.
• Documents and records:
  Update Monthly results for reports and trackers for the operations;
  Update KPI’s, action plans, results and PDC production events;
  Update monthly reporting requirements-Dashboard, Ad Hoc.
• Operational Support:
  Support/Assist leadership and coordinators drive CIP Programs;
  Create value ad projects and programs planning and processes;
  Assist coordinating items assigned from projects larger than inter-departmental.
• Network wide Operations:
  Co-ordinate metrics related to cost reductions, quality and customer satisfaction with other PDC’s;
  Manage new collaborations (HMA, KMA, GMA HQ, external);
  Support…