RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Production Control Manager is responsible for the production planning and the materials management related to the planning, procurement, storage, controlling and distribution of quality materials and products.
• Perform performance evaluation of the production department staff.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements, while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges.
• Oversee production control planning and scheduling programs to meet forecasts.
• Develop monthly production plans to aid manufacturing for planning purposes.
• Production Control Manager must ensure proper implementation of procedures and supervise inventories.
• Must maintain a close working relationship with other departments within the plant.
• Ensure that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all material pricing trends that affect company goods.
• Use KPI (key performance indicators), initiate corrective planning for customer complaints for continuous improvement of the department.
• Production Control Manager must ensure the supplier component part packaging and track packaging inventory.
• Manage the shipping and receiving functions of the plant, and the storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
• Cross-train employees to ensure department flexibility in a lean environment.
• Ensure any deviations to the production schedule are investigated and properly handled.
• Implement and ensure all quality and safety procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Production Control Manager must hold a bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of 8 years in automotive manufacturing industry. Certification in lean management is a plus.
• Must have purchasing/ vendor management/ inventory control experience.
• Must have a minimum of 4 years of management experience performing cross training.
• Must have experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF) systems.
• Proficient in kanban system, truck/delivery schedules, hazardous waste disposal, and inventory level management.
• Must have understanding of company products, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, workflow, scheduling, and machine operation.
• Must be able to read instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Production Control Manager must implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving and leadership skills.
• Must be proficient with computers and have knowledge of integrated computer applications such as ERP System experience (e.g., Oracle).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in forklift/material handling operation and hazardous waste handling.
• Production Control Manager must be flexible in shifts and schedules. Willing to work on weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Must be willing to travel overnight up to 50%.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Direct Hire
• Paid time off
• Relocation Assistance provided.
• $90k-$110k/annum
• Bonus potential

Ask for: Amrita Mukherjee