Production Control Manager

ZLA Solutions, Inc. has a client that is looking to direct hire a Production Control Manager for their Manufacturing facility in Vonore, TN.

Salary: $82k - $120k DOE

General Description of Role
The Production Control Manager will play an integral role in the manufacturing operation by effectively managing the production control planning, scheduling, and inventory management activities, while overseeing tasks required to achieve goals and objectives for delivery requirements, output quality, volume, cost, and process optimization. Providing leadership and direction to all Production Control associates while building a high-performance team.

Minimum Education & Experience / Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive production and inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory control processes/best practices are critical for success in this role.
• Strong practical knowledge of MRP and ERP systems (QAD or SAP preferred)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with ability to analyze and present metrics/KPI data.
• Excellent project management skills are critical for success in this role.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels as well as with customers and supplier representatives.
• Must be initiative-taking and possess excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving operational goals (safety, quality, inventory accuracy, etc.) for assigned department. This is accomplished by activities including but not limited to planning, goal setting, staff development, problem solving, and maintaining effective communication with employees at all levels across the organization.
• Oversees all aspects of production planning/scheduling and the development of methods to allocate and control resources and materials effectively.
• Develops annual (model year) and long-term (3-year) production planning forecasts.
• Responsible for facilitating the new product introduction life cycle from new model kickoff through production to ensure a smooth and successful product launch.

° Work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure that all stage gates and milestone dates are achieved.
° Ensure that P-phase meetings are planned, scheduled, and conducted according to project plan.
° Monitor product launch timelines to ensure that all deadlines are met.

• Recommends improvements to production and inventory control processes and technology.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop effective planning methodologies and best practices
• Provide leadership and direction to all Production Control personnel, including development of a high-performance team that is results-oriented, while encouraging and promoting a culture of continual improvement.
• Responsible for talent acquisition & development, succession planning, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and training of all Production Control associates.
• Lead problem-solving activities related to production scheduling and inventory control, identify obstacles to achieving target conditions and implement countermeasures that will facilitate process improvement.
• Document department processes and ensure compliance to sustain ISO certification.
• Create, monitor, report, and act on department metrics to drive continual improvement throughout YJBM processes.
• Support innovation activities that promote waste reduction, efficiency improvement, and other cost reduction opportunities for improvement.
• Accountable for department expense budget control.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Join our clients team, where you will play a crucial role in driving our manufacturing success while leading a talented team dedicated to excellence!

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $82,000 - $120,000