Facilitator - Material Planning

Since 1987, Thai Summit America has built a strong stamping and assembly operation in the United States. Our success is attributable to our talented Associates who are committed to a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship.

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide Associate services and programs aimed at attracting and retaining satisfied, quality Associates to continuously improve Thai Summit America Corporation’s competitive edge. These efforts are guided by equity and fairness for the benefit of all Associates and the company. We value diversity. Our workforce is comprised of many cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds and abilities.

Thai Summit America Corporation’s careers include Sales, Administration, Engineering, Production, Skilled Trades, Finance, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Information Technology and Human Resources. Associate development and career ambitions are important to Thai Summit Group, and developing employees in the context of changing business needs will help us stay competitive into the future.

At Will Employer. EEOC. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: Howell, MI

Primary Job Function: Supervise, instruct and motivate the Team to meet or exceed departmental goals and objectives. Know and apply broad knowledge of principles and practices of a field or specialization. May supervise/lead one or more functional areas. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Scheduling:
  • Ship Scheduling: Assure accurate customer demand data within computer-based planning system. Determine and arrange truckload scheduling to assure JIT delivery to customer. Monitor customer shipments and inventory levels to assure compliance with minimum inventory levels. On time delivery to customers
  • Press Scheduling: Convert customer demand into press schedules. Develop and distribute raw material supplier releases to support production schedule. Monitor assembly requirements, customer shipments and inventory levels to assure compliance with minimum inventory levels. Distribute schedules as needed
  • Assembly Scheduling: Convert customer demand into assembly schedules. Develop and distribute raw material supplier releases to support production schedule. Monitor customer shipments and inventory levels to assure shipping compliance with minimum inventory levels. Distribute schedules as needed
  • Raw Material Scheduling: Convert customer demand into Raw Material schedules. Develop and distribute raw material supplier releases to support production schedule
• Administer company policies, procedures and practices in a consistent manner
• Using core values, the Facilitator should initiate coaching and problem-solving activities that will maintain a productive relationship with Associates
• Remain accessible to Associates the majority of the time and respond to Associates concerns, complaints, problems, suggestions, etc. and provide information, answers and assistance in a reasonable time period
• Using leadership and motivational techniques, maintain a productive and satisfied department work group
• Selection, training and development of Associates through the use of Skill Assessment and coordination of training resources
• Plan and execute daily activities according to departmental production requirements
• Plan short-term activities to meet departmental goals and objectives
• Manage efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and materials to promote/improve safety, housekeeping, quality, and reduce scrap
• Maintain/improve customer service through use/participation of Concern/Resolution processes (8D)
• Plan and execute company initiatives
• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment…