Scheduling Manager

Job Description: Front Royal Production Scheduling Manager Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. ("Axalta," or the "Company"), is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-performance coatings systems. With over a 150-year heritage in the coatings industry, Axalta is known for manufacturing high-quality products with well-recognized brands supported by market-leading technology and customer service. Over the course of the Company's history, Axalta has remained at the forefront of the industry by continually developing innovative coatings technologies designed to enhance the performance and appearance of customer's products, while improving the customer's productivity and profitability. Axalta's diverse global footprint of 50 manufacturing facilities, four technology centers, 47 customer training centers and more than 14,000 team members allows the Company to meet the needs of customers in over 130 countries. Axalta serves its customer base through an extensive sales force and technical support organization, as well as through approximately 4,000 independent, locally-based distributors. The Company's scale and strong local presence are critical to its success, allowing leverage of the technology portfolio and customer relationships globally while meeting customer demands locally. Axalta operates its business in two operating segments: Performance Coatings and Transportation Coatings, serving four end markets, including: Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across the following four regions: North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. The Front Royal Production Scheduling Manager is responsible for developing, planning, controlling and generating an effective operating schedule support the business needs and optimizes factory efficiency. The Production Scheduling team takes input from the Corporate Planning Teams (Demand/Inventory/Raw Materials) and manages within the 0-14 day window. The Scheduling Manager is responsible for all related company goals, and the success of these goals. The company objectives associated with this role are providing guidance to balance and smooth the production plan at an asset level, planning inventory for network distribution, back order and open order fulfillment, batch and tank efficiency, scheduling optimization, rough cut capacity reporting, rough cut capacity escalation on a weekly and monthly basis, and presence and representation within IBP (Integrated Business Planning) in the Supply Review. The Scheduling Manager is responsible to review and escalate concerns to all managers and the Plant Manager, as well as Supply Chain Leadership. This role will report directly to the Front Royal Plant Manager, but will align closely with the Supply Chain Directors, Demand Planning and Procurement teams to meet or beat business goals. Primary Responsibilities Validate suggested plan out of PPDS, adjust and check for optimal fixed detail and fixed volume plan. Audit capacity on a weekly basis to discuss constraints within supply chain, operations and execution team meetings. Reconcile material availability issues with raw material planning managers and/or resources. Audit, adjust and maintain appropriate batch lot sizing to meet or beat customer service levels and operations optimization. Review and update cycle times with operations management. Schedule plant maintenance down time in ERP Systems. Update and maintain material master data regarding the new product introduction process. Own and maintain MRP1, MRP2, MRP3, and MRP4 material master data in ERP Systems. Suggest proper resource management per work center based on constraints and capacity analysis in forward looking weeks and months. Review best practices and strategies with operations management; suggesting simulations of “best in practice” scheduling/execution to schedule to meet customer requirements while also maintaining appropriate inventory levels. Key KPI’s Order Fulfillment On-Time & In-Full Fill Rates Master Production Schedule Performance % (Execution to plan) Asset Utilization % Inventory (M$) Inventory Days Supply (IDS) SO & SL (Stock low & Stock outs) Qualification & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related discipline OR Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience in a planning function for a manufacturing company. Essential Skills/Knowledge: Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand and replenishment processes (MRP & DRP). Experience of Planning of batch processes in coatings or related industry strongly preferred. Experience managing short term projects. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels. Strong communication and presentation skills. Strong problem solving and analysis skills. Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities. Proficient in SAP & planning tools, MS office applications. Preferred knowledge of Six Sigma certification & Knowledge of Lean Methodologies Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.