Production Control Coordinator

Description

Summary

The Production Control Coordinator will execute the manufacturing schedule by generating and distributing shop floor packets, implementing changes to the schedule as required, and communicating all plans and changes in a timely manner. S/he will also validate and reconcile the MRP system and production reports. In addition, the Production Control Coordinator should identify part shortages and implement recovery plans.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing schedule and coordinate the availability and controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements
• Performs shop order release/closure in MRP System and reconcile parts
• Provide detailed status of work in progress, material availability, and communicate constraints to schedule
• Prepare work orders for the production of parts based on the production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements
• Coordinate interdepartmental activity with stockroom, inspection, quality, operations, purchasing, engineering, and shipping
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders
• Work cross functionally to expedite any material shortages with purchasing, receiving, quality, and other production areas
• Implement material stocking strategy and maintain proper floor stock
• Monitor the flow of jobs through Production and partner with Production to ensure work completes on time to schedule
• Monitor the velocity of the disposition of NCMR’s
• Enter material transactions in ERP system
• Process scrap and obsolete inventory as required
• Prepare for, conduct, and assist in reconciliation of cycle counts
• Work with Production and Purchasing teams to resolve part discrepancies
• Review inactive and obsolete items (I-O report) and report findings to Operations Manager
• Review aged WIP (Work In Process) Report and convey issues to Operations Manager
• Review Purchase Requirement Report for Planner 100 after every Hotzone release; Review inventory requirements from this report and take necessary actions
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Ability to write reports, and business correspondence.
• Possess knowledge and experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP).
• Ability to successfully work in a cross-functional team.
• Ability to effectively present information via spreadsheets, and computer software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to timely respond to questions from managers, production supervisors, production personnel and customers.
• Possess good organizational and decision-making skills.
  
  

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Associates Degree, certificate Program or advanced training in production planning or scheduling preferred.
• Minimum 1 – 2 years prior experience working in the capacity of production planning, scheduling or similar experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment required.
  
  

Physical/Visual/Mental/ Environmental Factors

The demands described 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.

• Regularly required to sit and use hands and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 10-20 pounds.
• Regularly requires close vision, hearing and talking.
• Exposure to moderate noise level while in office.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

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