Production and Inventory Control Manager

The Production & Inventory Manager is responsible to plan, control, and manage the flow of finished product and inventory levels in the most efficient and cost-effective way to meet customer demand. He/She will manage the Production Scheduler(s), Production Coordinator(s) and Materials/Inventory Coordinator to ensure the proper jobs (shipping dates) are scheduled in with the correct steel and availability of the dies and presses.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the Chicago plant's production by scheduling jobs based on customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities, while helping to maximize productivity
• Makes final decisions concerning what jobs go into production
• Follows through verifying all scheduled jobs are properly placed and run on time
• Makes proper decisions pertaining to customer needs, material needs, and production capacity
• Resolves scheduling problems and the differences between customer needs, Sales, Customer Service personnel, and plant personnel
• Plant Problem Resolution (Determine course of action for inoperable plant equipment, product shipment variations, etc.)
• Responsible for maintaining Kan-Ban systems, safety stock, and an adequate level of finished goods
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Operations, Industrial or Engineering Management preferred)
• 5 years' experience in production planning or materials management
• Experience with an ERP system; ability to easily extract data (Oracle preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced experience with Excel)

Competencies

• Strong analytical skills; problem solver
• Good interpersonal, leadership, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of policies and procedures of operation; complies with and applies policies and procedures appropriately
• Keeps current with and effectively applies new work methods, skills, and technologies to complete work
• Demonstrates the willingness and competence to work in multiple functional areas
• Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work effectively to produce measurable results
• Assesses situations accurately and determines appropriate action
• Identifies and utilizes resources effectively and responsibly
• Takes ownership for own self-development

Work Environment

• General office environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits start Day 1 - including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) (with company contribution and employee match)
• Performance-based pay increases
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Work with a team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Our base pay for this position is $120k to $130k reflective of the candidates' experience.