Operations Planning Manager

Operations Planning Manager 

Organization Summary

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Established in 1955, the company has been at the forefront of research and development of innovative solutions to meet the food, fuel, fiber and transportation needs of the world’s rapidly growing population. With the acquisition of Elecsys, LLC in 2015, Lindsay is now a leader within the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), developing connected products and services that enable our constantly evolving world. We offer a complete portfolio of industry-leading irrigation and infrastructure products and services to create custom solutions that benefit our customers—and the world.

Position Description

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).

Key Responsibilities

• Demand Management: Analyze and resolve internal and external issues affecting demand management and operational efficiency.
• Production Planning: Develop and manage the production operations plan and Master Production Schedule to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between various departments (e.g., sales, marketing, manufacturing) to align operational plans with business goals.
• Performance Monitoring: Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and drive improvements in planning processes.
• Supply Chain Management: Lead initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, including vendor management and purchasing strategies for raw materials.
• Team Leadership: 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

Skills/Requirements

• 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

What makes Lindsay unique?

• 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

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