Operations Planning Manager

Overview

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Established in 1955, Lindsay is a leader within the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), developing connected products and services that enable our evolving world. We offer a complete portfolio of industry-leading products and services to create solutions that benefit our customers—and the world.

The Operations Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing supply chain processes, managing production schedules, and ensuring efficient operations to meet business objectives. This position is located in Olathe, KS, and reports directly to the site’s General Manager. The incumbent can work a hybrid schedule of 4 days in-office (with Fridays being optional).

• Demand Management
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  Analyze and resolve internal and external issues affecting demand management and operational efficiency.
• Production Planning
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  Develop and manage the production operations plan and Master Production Schedule to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
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  Act as the primary liaison between various departments (e.g., sales, marketing, manufacturing) to align operational plans with business goals.
• Performance Monitoring
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  Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and drive improvements in planning processes.
• Supply Chain Management
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  Lead initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, including vendor management and purchasing strategies for raw materials.
• Team Leadership
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  Direct and develop the operations planning team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Leverage industry best practices and continuous improvement methodology to continually enhance the Operations Planning process to meet demand, including sales forecast review, production scheduling and capacity management.
• Overall supervisory responsibility of the Production Planning department
• Review current Production Planning procedures and identify opportunities for improvement
• Assist in the Production Planning process and fill day-to-day workload gaps as needed
• Coordinate production workflow for multiple products and departments
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks
• Prepare and update planning & materials requirements based on sales forecast and open sales orders
• Act as point of contact for sales and engineering on production lead-time

• 3+ years of operations planning experience in established organizations manufacturing electronic industrial products
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems
• A proven record of achieving production, delivery, and quality objectives in a growing technology or industrial product organization
• Demonstrated change management capabilities at team and business levels
• Proven ability to plan and manage at the operational level
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff in a results-driven, team-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task and drive multiple parallel projects to conclusion
• Full functional use of Office 365 products

• Committed to sustainable practices to save energy and use fewer resources daily
• Dedicated to innovation to achieve growth through advanced technology
• Locations across the US and internationally
• Teamwork, employee appreciation, stable career path, and growth opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Lindsay Corporation does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. Lindsay Corporation will not pay a fee to a recruiter or agency that does not have a signed vendor agreement with Lindsay Corporation.

Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Lindsay Corporation without having a vendor agreement in place will be considered property of Lindsay Corporation. Lindsay Corporation will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Nearest Major Market: Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

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