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Summary/Purpose
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Manage all Production Control functions with the purpose of creating and executing the master schedule, driving supplier material forecasts to meet customer demand, work-in-process inventory, finish goods inventory, and plant productivity objectives.
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Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
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- Support the Kaizen department and Production Control in implementing and refining TPS (Toyota Production System), including kanban systems where applicable.
- Management of supplier release and master scheduling systems.
- Lead monthly plant-wide production meetings focused on a 4-month horizon (FUKA).
- Customer contact responsibility for production planning and product delivery requirements.
- Lead initiatives to manage and enhance supplier delivery performance, with a focus on addressing underperforming suppliers. Collaborate with purchasing to secure necessary support for improvement efforts.
- Create departmental budgets and manpower plans and ensure management within planned expense and manpower allocations.
- Create inventory plan and manage inventory to maintain optimal levels that support production schedules and minimize carrying costs.
- Manage finished goods inventory to ensure availability meets customer demand while minimizing excess stock.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to address operational challenges and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
- Initiate and lead corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
- Develop systems to reduce obsolete and slow-moving inventory (follow POCP process).
- Lead or participate in special projects related to production planning, inventory optimization, ERP system implementation, or process improvement initiatives.
- Track plant delivery performance and manage customer and supplier expedites. Track costs and pursue reimbursement as appropriate using the DMR (Discrepant Material Report) process.
- Lead efforts in production control to enhance both the utilization and accuracy of information within Oracle.
- Manage MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) tool crib activities, emphasizing inventory management and mitigate OSMI risk.
- Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful project execution and achievement of project objectives.
- Lead efforts to manage and improve the implementation of change points (MOC- Management of Change).
- Create departmental objectives and goals that align with the organization’s overall strategy (Hoshin), manage team hoshin plans, and the monthly reviews to maintain goal alignment and progress tracking.
- Facilitate weekly departmental meeting (OMDS) with PC staff members.
- Develop and train team members to enhance their skills and capabilities in production planning and control.
- Collaborate with other departments such as purchasing, logistics, sales, engineering, and quality assurance to optimize production processes and achieve overall business objectives.
- Work overtime on weekdays and possibly Saturdays or Sundays as directed or as necessary to fulfill essential job duties.
- Responsibilities apply to both Plant 1 and Plant 2.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Supervisory Responsibilities:
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- This position is responsible for supervising a department of 12-15 direct reports in accordance with policies and procedures.
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Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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- Strong PC skills, including proficiency with Excel, Word, Access, Oracle system
- Must be self-motivated, possess excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Communicate and effectively deal with suppliers, customers and other departments
- Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems
The above may be waived by the Senior Manager/ Manager and the Human Resources Manager if the candidate is otherwise qualified.
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Education and Experience:
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- Bachelor of Science in Business, Materials Management, or Engineering, or equivalent experience, including 6-8 years of leadership experience in automotive related manufacturing, material management, customer contact, warehousing, or production control function
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Work Environment/Physical Demands:
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- Sit with intermittent walking
- Manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing, and writing
- Communicate (hearing and speech) with individuals in person and by phone
- Visually read reports, computer screen, etc.
- Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked/day, 5 days/week
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Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
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