This position is responsible for leading the Production Control team as well as:
Oversee capacity planning activities associated with the Sales and Operations Plan, Master Schedule and Materials Requirement Plan
Oversee the creation of a valid Master Schedule that is connected with Manufacturing capacity constraints.
Lead regular activities and meetings to plan and review metal supply, Hardware supply, Inventory levels and plant capacity.
Coordinate and communicate cross functionally with Sales, Account Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to incorporate customer and business requirements into Production Planning.
Direct the activity of the Production Control department, to ensure operational excellence in order promising/commitments, master scheduling, material delivery, and input/output control, to achieve exceptional performance to customer Commitments.
Drive continuous improvements, using ABS principles, to improve key levers like lead times, OTIF, inventory levels, capacity, cost and productivity.
Proactively managed tooling requirements and qualification process, working with vendors, engineering, and customers to ensure sufficient tooling capacity exists to meet customer demand requirements.
Measure and communicate Operations Plan Schedule Attainment and Master Schedule Attainment, and initiate root cause problem solving to analyze variability and improve performance.
Design, measure, and communicate metrics that track the effectiveness of production planning and manufacturing execution.
Track and control inventory levels that enable Bloomsburg to achieve business plan targets for cash flow from operations.
Coach and develop all members of the Production Control team through training, mentoring, and the development of consistent planning tools. Provide verbal and written performance feedback on a regular basis. Develop metrics that measure individual planning effectiveness and performance.
Develop tools that will provide visibility to shortages and prioritize requirements.
Analyze and troubleshoot problems in planning and execution, and generate alternatives to resolve both internal and external processing constraints
Other Job Duties as required
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics from an accredited Institution
5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of Hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred
Scheduling and materials management knowledge (MRP);
Forecasting, Kanban and Inventory planning experience;
JDE expertise;
Good understanding and application of ABS and lean management tools;
Analytical and problem solving skills;
Effective communications with suppliers, other business locations and within the plant;
