RND Automation · 1 day ago
Director, PM and Production Planning
Franklin Town, MA 02038, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expiAutomation is a full-service automation company that develops robotic solutions and offers design, engineering, and integration services. The Director of Project Management & Production Planning leads enterprise-wide project execution and integrated production planning, ensuring customer commitments and operational capacities are met through effective project governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRoboticsSales
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop the Manager, MSG Project Management to consistently ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality and customer requirements
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
Monitor project performance using KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting
Ensure the Project Management team effectively support the iAutomation Sales organization by acting as the primary interface between Customers and Operations
Ensure clear, timely, and accurate communication of customer expectations, requirements, and changes to internal operational teams
Review and guide the development and execution of project plans related to ECOs, new product introductions, and quality-driven initiatives
Drive continuous cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Production to ensure customer commitments, schedules, and technical requirements are met
Ensure significant project milestones, risks, or schedule changes are proactively communicated to stakeholders
Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing project performance, identifying systemic gaps, and implementing process and governance enhancements
Direct the development and execution of master production schedules (MPS) and capacity plans aligned with demand forecasts, customer delivery commitments, and operational constraints
Balance near-term execution priorities with long-term capacity planning and resource optimization
Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure material availability, inventory optimization, and risk mitigation
Drive alignment between production planning, project management, sales, and financial objectives
Monitor and improve key performance indicators including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, throughput, and capacity utilization
Ensure project management and production planning processes comply with ISO 9001 and other applicable regulatory or customer standards
Support internal and external audits through accurate documentation, corrective actions, and process discipline
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery performance
Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks related to scheduling, capacity constraints, and project execution
Partner with Engineering to ensure manufacturability, realistic timelines, and smooth production ramp-ups
Collaborate closely with Quality to ensure project execution and production plans meet internal and customer quality requirements
Provide executive-level reporting on project status, production performance, risks, and mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, and production planning
5+ years of leadership experience at the manager or director level
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and audit requirements
Demonstrated success implementing structured project management and production planning processes
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and project management tools
Ability to travel between facilities, up to 10%
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or MS in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain)
PMP or equivalent project management certification
Lean certification
Experience in regulated, high-mix/low-volume, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments
Company
RND Automation
RND Automation is a custom robotics, packaging, and assembly machinery manufacturer.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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