Job Position Summary: Responsible for daily oversight of production control, production support and Buyers.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent,
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
- 7+ Yrs Prior experience in production control or procurement in a manufacturing environment.
- 3+ Yrs Prior supervisory or management experience in manufacturing.
- 2+ Yrs Experience working in the Aerospace industry.
- Excellent Interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to conduct research and evaluating market condition for future needs.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
- Ability to lead and motivate teams, delegating task and providing guidance.
- Ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner.
- Ability to adapt to business needs.
- Strong communication skills to convey information and provide instruction to the team.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well with other employees.
- Ability to Identify areas for improvement and think strategically to enhance efficiency.
- Ability to identify root cause and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
- Full understanding of the manufacturing processes.
- Proficient Computer Skills to include Microsoft Office.
- Understands safety regulation and procedures.
- Time Management Skills to meet the demand of the customer.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
- Plan and coordinate daily work of production control, production support, and buyers.
- Responsible for establishing and coordinating production schedules, capacity planning, and resource demand.
- Develop and manage an integrated master schedule for all operations, using company ERP system (TCS, Tactic, Infor-Visual)
- Develop and maintain smooth flow of materials and product throughout the factory, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
- Integrate buyers and production support teams into production control process to ensure reliable inventory management.
- Support LT review by updating manufacturing LT’s corresponding to ERP systems.
- Identify and assess risks, issues, and conflicts that may impact the schedule & develop mitigation plans for identified risks.
- Develop, maintain and report KPI’s for responsible areas.
- Work collaboratively with production and other support teams to meet goals.
- Work collaboratively with compliance to ensure adherence to local and federal regulations (i.e. DPAS, ITAR/EAR, FAR, CFR)
- Input all customer scorecard OTD appeals and corrections for adjustment.
- Tracking commits, shipments etc. through S&OP monthly and Quarterly sheet
- Conduct regular meetings and discussions with managers to review and analyze product status, and identify manufacturing, or supply chain bottlenecks. (Aged, WIP, MRB, etc)
- Continuously improve master scheduling processes, and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with procurement and resource management teams to ensure alignment between the schedule and resource allocation.
- Develops and maintains an effective organization through the hire selection, performance management, discipline, training, and motivation.
- Recommends or initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges, attendance, and disciplinary measures.
- Directly supervises employees to include payroll, overtime hours, and PTO.
- Participate actively in the strategic direction and planning.
- Responds to building or employee incidents or accidents promptly and appropriately, and reports to management as the situation warrants.
- Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
- Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
- May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.
Physical Requirements:
- Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
- May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
- Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.