Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.
Sr. Manager - Business Process
Position Summary – Leads Production Planning strategy, execution and business performance including the analysis, design, development, improvements, maintenance, and testing of all Manufacturing Execution functions and interfaces to and from S4 HANA and ancillary systems used for shop floor controls, capacity planning and utilization, material requirements planning, and material staging. Demonstrates through actions and influence a culture of continuous improvement within overall support team and business users. Advocates through actions and leadership a culture of continuous improvement within direct team and overall organization.
Primary Responsibilities for the Sr. Manager - Business Process:
Identify and lead business outcome improvement initiatives (data flow and governance, business process execution and automation (productivity, time management, quality, cost, standardization).
Identify and / or lead business performance optimization efforts through the evaluation and review of current process(es), data flow and requirements, and performance metrics (key performance indicators).
Drives data analysis with predictable outcomes in decision making to lead improvements in business outcomes and prioritization of team efforts.
Co-lead with business owner stakeholder(s) improvement strategies and the identification of change management implications.
Identify and co-lead with business owner stakeholder(s) any data migration or update requirements and activities.
Oversee overall implementation stages and stakeholder requirements (including business owner(s) requirements for training, testing and adoption planning and execution).
Analyze and monitor implemented changes to business processes and make adjustments as needed.
Guide and supervise staff and business stakeholders to perform assigned tasks in accordance with established standards and templates in order to identify and meet agreed upon milestones and overall timeframe to implement improvement initiatives.
Present progress reports, offer alternatives and/or solutions to address feedback or schedule (timeframe) risks.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Required for the Sr. Manager - Business Process:
Applicant must be ITAR/EAR compliant; United States Citizen or Green Card Holder with English as primary language
Ability to travel within and outside United States for business related requirements
Bachelor's Degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution, degree in business administration, computer science, information technology, or in a related field.
10+ years of experience with SAP Production Planning, SAP Manufacturing Execution and Integrated Business Planning modules
5+ years of experience with robotic automation platforms (RPA)
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale technology transformation or implementations.
Demonstrated leadership of prior Production Planning, Manufacturing Execution, and SAP Integrated Business Planning implementations or enterprise-wide redesign with knowledge in the following areas:
Master Data Management: Manages master data related to production, such as bills of materials (BOMs), work centers, and routings.
Production Planning and Control: Plans and schedules production activities, taking into account factors like demand, capacity, and material availability.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Calculates material requirements based on demand forecasts, sales orders, and production plans, ensuring timely availability of materials.
Shop Floor Control: Tracks and monitors production activities on the shop floor, including work order management, capacity utilization, and production order execution.
Capacity Planning: Determines and optimizes the capacity requirements for production processes, helping to balance workload and ensure efficient resource utilization.
Production Execution: Manages the execution of production orders, including material staging, issue of components, and recording of production activities and outputs.
Quality Management: Integrates quality control processes within production, including inspection planning, quality notifications, and quality data recording.
Repetitive Manufacturing: Supports the production of repetitive or continuous process-based manufacturing, optimizing resources and minimizing setup times.
Integration with other modules in the SAP S/4HANA system, such as Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Financial Accounting (FI), facilitating seamless data flow and integration across different functional areas.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated continuous improvement outcomes with enterprise-wide qualitative results.
Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.
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Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other sectors.
Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s superalloy and titanium powder technologies support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing or 3D printing.
