Planning supervisor

Planning Supervisor

Attleboro, MA, United States of America | Planning

Job Description

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.®

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.? Vishay Barry is currently seeking applicants for a Planning Supervisor. The Planning Supervisor will report directly to the Senior Operations Manager and is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials according to daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer requirements while minimizing manufacturing costs. The Planning Supervisor is responsible for managing and addressing issues preventing the execution of ERP and production plans to ensure on-time delivery.

Job Location:

Vishay Barry is located in Attleboro, MA that is conveniently located near the main highways as well as some highly recommended restaurants. There are approximately 70 employees across two shifts working at our 40,000 sq. ft. facility of manufacturing space. This would be an on-site position.

What you will be doing:

• Supervise the activities of the Planning/Supply Chain team, to include, but not be limited to: Production planning, Procurement, Shipping & Receiving, Kitting & Inventory control.

• Perform supervisor responsibilities of new hire training, timecard approvals, conducting interviews, performance management, and continuity of service.

• Create and maintain schedules to successfully meet shipping dates according to forecasts and orders while maximizing efficiencies in coordination with the production team.

• Utilize released and created work orders to ensure compliance with the planned demand to support sales and inventory levels while utilizing available capacity.

• Create and/or recommend revisions to production schedules as needed.

• Prepare scheduling reports as required.

• Unique point of contact for sales and with internal customers as to the status of open orders/jobs and exceptions impacting on-time delivery.

• Maximize monthly shipments utilizing ERP controls, production, and management via collaborative meetings, discussions, daily planning adjustments, and recommended planning procedures.

• Provide leadership visibility over potential issues that may impact production scheduling.

• Align support of various functions to aid in managing exceptions to ERP and customer requirements via interfacing with sales, engineering, manufacturing, quality, etc.

• Aide in addressing issues preventing execution of the ERP and production plan. Issues include but are not limited to, non-conforming materials or processes, material or equipment availability.

• Surface issues to management when capacity plans are challenged to meet shipment goals.

• Utilize the ERP to optimize workflow, schedule planning and procurement.

• Manage workflow progress, including working with production and other supporting departments to ensure production plans are met.

• Manage inter-vendor material transfers and material flows.

• Establish and maintain WIP and inventory targets. Includes developing action plans to minimize inventory exposure from scrapping, excess and/or obsolete parts. Regulate all applicable inventory.

• Expedite purchase orders as required.

What you will bring along:

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or related field. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.

• Minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing planning and/or scheduling experience required including using an ERP/MRP system in a Planner/Buyer capacity.

• Computer skills to include Microsoft office and time management software.

• Experience with ERP database management and data extraction preferred.

• Fluency in Microsoft Excel.

• Working knowledge of electronics and/or metals industry, products and materials preferred.

• Strong communication skills, able to collaborate within the team and present information.

• Effective problem-solving skills that will prevent problems before they occur and minimize impact to production.

• Self-motivation, drive and takes initiative to achieve target assignments.

• Detail oriented individual with ability to make and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent organizational, time management and training skills.

What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as "U.S. Persons" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee."

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] assistance.