Production Planning Manager

K. Hovnanian is celebrating 60 years of quality and leadership in the home building and community development industry. Do you want to play a large role in those every day decisions that help build dream homes? It’s the homes where people will raise their child, form their most important memories, plot the course for their future, spend quality time with their grandchildren or enjoy quiet times reflecting on a life full of accomplishments. Over 300,000 families have put their dreams in our hands, and you can as well.

We are looking for an experienced candidate to fill the role of Production Planning Manager for a National Homebuilder. This role will manage the specific high spend house cost nationally.

The Production Planning Manager is an integral part of the operations with a strong emphasis on Evenflo. This position will work closely with the operations team and assist the VP Operations/Construction with managing the community start up process related to permits, to ensure permits meet or exceed business plans, and manage the preconstruction process. Maintain build templates, oversee construction scheduling/re-scheduling, monitor divisions business plan timely cadencing of starts, monitor trade partner resource levels and identify additional obstacles as presented.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Management of the community start up, backlog and starts processes to meet or exceed budget for the division.
• Assist in the development of contract, start and delivery projections.
• Manage new community checklist ensuring items are completed as assigned.
• Direct the issuance of permits process ensuring permits are received/managed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain sales contract slotting profiles and slotting schedules.
• Process and issue construction starts for all homes.
  
  

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and 3-5 years of experience with homebuilding construction. BuildPro usage of 1-2 years preferred. Successful candidate must maintain a valid driver's license.

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a well-respected publicly traded company, is committed to providing an environment and programs that help our associates flourish. You can look forward to professional support and extensive benefits—including medical/dental/vision coverage, discounts on mortgages and home appliances, and a 401(k) plan.

Note to Search Firms

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