Planning Manager

Planning Manger

     Find your more with Mohawk!
 

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our people.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Come find your “more” with Mohawk!

What we need:

The Planning Manager is a leading performer that will be responsible for managing and optimizing planning processes across multiple projects and programs. This role involves strategic planning, coordination, and implementation to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate with project managers and department heads to ensure alignment of planning activities with overall business goals.
• Monitor program progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of planning processes and program performance.
• Regularly review and analyze performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present detailed program performance reports to senior management.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and outcomes.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Stay updated on advancements in planning technologies and methodologies.
• Identify potential risks to program planning and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and address deviations from plans to minimize impact on program outcomes.
• Implement risk management best practices to ensure program success.
• Ensure that all planning activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all programs and projects.
• May be responsible for overseeing and coordinating construction efforts to develop, repair, and/or renovate properties.
• Influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
• Participate in and may manage large, cross-functional projects or initiatives with strategic importance.
• Perform high-level critical thinking, detailed information gathering and application of business knowledge.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 6-8 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

What you’re good at:

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Recognized cross-functionally as an expert within one or two subject matter areas.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

What else?

• Temporary indirect reporting relationships may exist while working as Project lead. May be required to act in senior role, providing task related advise and direction to junior team members.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• - Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel object, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk; or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This candidate must be willing and able to stand on their feet for periods of time.
• - Work environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This candidate must be able to work flexible hours.
• We’re located in a pretty great spot – check out this video to see what we mean

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.