Production Planning Manager

If you are looking to be part of an organization committed to the principles of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Faith, then Ridgeview Industries has a challenging and rewarding leadership opportunity for you.  We are looking for a Production Planning Manager, for our Grand Rapids, MI location, who has the desire, capability and experience to passionately lead our Production Planning, Shipping and Receiving Team.  The successful candidate will have a servant leadership style that aligns with our Mission Statement and guiding Principles.

One of the great benefits of working at Ridgeview Industries is our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an additional retirement benefit that grows over time. As an ESOP owner, you’ll share in the success of the company! This unique plan helps build long-term financial security while strengthening our shared commitment to Ridgeview’s future.

Ridgeview Industries is a leading metal stamping, welding and assembly manufacturing company primarily serving the automotive market. Our privately held company, founded upon Christian principles, currently employs approximately 600 team members across 4 plant locations.

Primary responsibilities:

• Directly manage team of Production Planners and Shipping Supervisor
• Cultivate positive customer, supplier and employee relationships through proactive communication, timely response to concerns and follow through on requested information
• Provide direction and coordinate the activity of our Production Planning team to produce an accurate and timely schedule for our manufacturing plants using our ERP (QAD) system
• Champion a culture of operational excellence and teamwork
• Demonstrate and coach a supervisory philosophy that balances the need for results and process accountably, along with sincere appreciation and respect for all members of the team
• Identify, propose and facilitate activities to drive intentional, incremental and sustainable improvements
• Assist in year-end inventory, monitor inventory accuracy and facilitate adjustments as needed
• Oversee shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and order fulfillment
• Support quality initiatives and corrective action processes as required

Qualifications:

• Passion and discipline to develop and follow well defined procedures
• Demonstrated track record of holding teams accountable and achieving results
• Ability to influence and facilitate teams regardless of reporting structure
• Data driven approach to problem solving and decision making
• Excellent communicator who can understand and deliver information in a clear, open, honest and accurate method
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically
• Exhibits servant leadership characteristics and is dedicated to teamwork and putting the value of team success before individual interest
• Ability to see, assess and react to changes in customer requirements
• Capacity and desire to become the expert in understanding the planning parameters of our ERP(QAD) system
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing and a production planning leadership position along with experience in QAD is desired
• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or previous experience

Why do you want to join Ridgeview Industries?

It will begin during a visit when you feel the passion of the people and culture that permeates from every contact you make. Or, you may hear from some of our many 15-30+ year co-workers what they love about Ridgeview. Or, you may feel a deep connection with our Mission Statement that was developed by our employees. We are a business with a purpose that goes beyond parts and profits, and we endeavor to be different from other manufacturers in our industry and beyond. Do you believe in and align with our twelve guiding Principles?

Teamwork, Passion, Golden Rule, Trust, Communication, Accountability

Follow the Process, Data Driven, Continuous Improvement, Personal Growth

Pray Hard – Work Hard – Trust God, Excellence in All things

Our family-like culture has been shaped in over 49 years of business. We believe in our values, vision and purpose, and seek to be continually learning and growing to best serve our employees, customers, suppliers and community. Is this the place and next chapter for you?

Reporting to the Vice President of Manufacturing, this position offers an attractive level of compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance and flexible spending account(s)
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, vacation purchase option, and 10 paid holidays
• Many employee programs including an on-site fitness facility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee profit-sharing bonus
• And much more.