KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that providesleadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies.Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completedcountless engagements in the United States, Europe and Latin America. Werepresent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provideexceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possibleresults. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidentialrole. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

The Role:

The Manager of Production Planning and Control will lead a team of four in support these development programs from proposal through delivery. The successful candidate must be able to:

Manage and transform the production planning/control team by developing and implementing a structure that best meet the needs of customers

Develop and maintain metrics that measure success and failure to customers’ needs

Perform ad hoc root cause analysis on missed metrics or process escapes, develop and implement preventative actions

Balance the tactical and strategic demands of production planning and control to meet both the tactical needs with the longer term improvement projects

Coordinate effectively with internal customers and suppliers to drive improvement within the organization

Effectively expand the ERP system to drive more automation within the operation

Effectively lead in a matrixed environment with several different customers

Develop employees effectively to promote to the next level

Essential Functions:

Drive a Safety and Quality first culture on the production planning/control team, and across the Operations organization with your peers on the Operations Management Team.

Work with program management, engineering, and operations in a production environment to meet production/ program goals

Oversee all production control related including planning, scheduling, coordinating operational activities from final approval of product design through the complete production cycle to meet production requirements by ensuring availability of materials and labor to meet delivery commitments.

Also owns and manages as government/customer property control program, internal property control program, and calibration planning to specific goals

Drive a culture of data-based actions; use existing data/develop tools to create actionable information to drive improvement.

Develop capability of the production planning/control team; grow technical skills, as well as project management and facilitation skills.

Drives expansion of MRP and ERP functionality to improve visibility and better control production

Provides on site management to stockroom and shipping/receiving staff.

Focused on constantly improving efficiency of processes utilizing automation and strategies from Lean Manufacturing

Supports bids by providing manpower estimates for the execution of the program

Head the effort to develop strategies that optimize and monitor manufacturing process design, development and QA/validation efforts from early product development through product launch monitor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.

9 years’ experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

2 years’ experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering, Science, Business, or related discipline.

Proven success and results in driving improvements in cost, quality and efficiency in manufacturing environments

Experience as a ERP/MRP super user

Demonstrated experience leading and transforming teams.

Strong ERP/MRP skills and the ability to think systemically

Strong coaching and employee development skills

Knowledge and experience with Lean and 6 Sigma tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kaizen, process control, root cause analysis, etc. Dedicated to continuous improvement

Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify efficient solutions to problems

The ability to communicate cross functionally with various levels of leadership

Project Management skills and the ability to organize and manage multiple products through manufacturing process simultaneously

Quality orientation and high attention to detail

Effectively work with vendors, customers and various internal departments

Benefits

Ourclient offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

401kMatching

Family andIndividual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

Paid TimeOff & Paid Holidays

Long &Short-Term Disability

IdentityTheft Plans

Retirement& Pension Plans

EmployeeAssistance Program

EmployeeReferral Program

TuitionReimbursement Programs

Advancement& Professional Growth opportunities 

ParentalLeave

& More

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Business Services

SALARY

$110k-146k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/10/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/08/2024

Overview of KP Recruiting Group

WEBSITE

kprecruiting.com

HEADQUARTERS

Minneapolis, MN

SIZE

<25

INDUSTRY

Business Services

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