Commodity Buyer/Production Planner Supervisor - Douglas Dynamics

WHO WE ARE:

Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

HOW WE DO IT:

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Collaborate & Care
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

We are seeking a Commodity Buyer/Production Planner Supervisor.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

Drive the collaborative management and leadership of the material replenishment processes so that we are strategically aligned and continuously improving the quality, delivery and margin of our products and best suited to efficiently supply our internal production processes to meet the demands of our customers.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader
• A comprehensive suite of benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A generous 401k match
• Profit sharing for all full-time employees

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Mentor the location specific Commodity Buyer/Production Planner and Receiving Teams while representing the location as a Manufacturing Supervisor Team peer group participant across locations to develop a “1-Team” mindset throughout all locations.
• Develop short and long-term strategies that support the overall CSI business objectives and initiatives. This includes the measurement of internal and external KPI (Key Performance Indicators) that proactively identify opportunities for improvement, while providing warning signals for potential problems based on performance trends.
• Document all locational current state processes and procedures as a baseline for improvement. Share “best practices” for the development and transition of new future state processes and procedures that “best fit” all locations.
• Continuous learning of DDMS methodologies and use of tools and skills while promoting the continuous education of the Commodity Buyer/Production Planner & Receiving Teams through a focus on Safety, Quality and Delivery.
• Assist in the identification, prioritization and execution of cost savings projects to targeted annual goals.
• Develop and monitor level loaded production schedules while managing the supply of incoming raw material and finished goods inventory to sufficient levels to sustain actual production performance to internal and external demands.
• Proactively identify impact of current trends, inefficiencies, or constraints and work collaboratively with the Operations Team on improvements that facilitate efficiencies that benefit both the organization and the customer.
• Interface internally with our Engineering, Global Sourcing & Supply, Marketing, Inside Sales and Finance teams as well as externally with our Supply Chain Partners.
• Hire and train new teammates.
• Provide effective challenges and feedback to facilitate individual and team growth.

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in business or other related field or three years or related experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
• Leadership of a small team of direct reports is a plus.

Experience and/or Training:

3+ years working directly in a Lean Manufacturing setting using practices equivalent to the DDMS (Douglas Dynamics Management System), based on the Toyota Production System, is required; “hands on” experience as an OEM is a plus. Thorough understanding, ability to apply principles and capability to train and coach the location Commodity Buyer/Production Planning Team to run the business and continuously improve using:

• Fundamental Lean Operating Systems - 5S, Manufacturing Process Documentation - TPS Standard Work (SW) / TWI Job Instruction (JI), Problem Solving (PS), Andon, Managing Daily Improvement (MDI)
• Other Lean Operating Systems - Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) - Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) - Change-over reduction, Pull Systems
• Fundamental Manufacturing Management Skills & Knowledge - Level Loaded Daily Demand Production (80-16-4 Principal), Labor Planning, Budget Management – Fixed/Variable and CapEx, Utilization of Capacity (U of C)
• Strategy Deployment & Continuous Improvement Vision/Execution - Future State Planning, Value-Stream/Process Mapping, Production Preparation Process (2P/3P) and Kaizen, Manufacturing Initiative Project Management

Licenses/Certificates:

• Any licenses/certifications related to Supply Chain or Materials Management is a plus.

Other Related Skills and Abilities (Also see CSI Manufacturing Leadership JD Matrix):

• Digital toolset proficiency - Capable of developing process tools, professional presentations, reports (A3 formats); i.e. MS Office 365 - Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Teams, etc.
• Workload Management proficiency - Delegation, Prioritization, Multi-tasking, Project Management.
• Executive Presence - Team Engagement and Communication; Influencing, inspiring confidence, adapting to your audience, displaying patience to listen/learn, building relationships, critical conversations; formal, informal, written, verbal, expression.

Travel:

• Travel will be required on occasion (1-2 offsite trips per year)

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics.