What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager - Production Control position at ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana, L.L.C.?
At ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana, we are proud to manufacture advanced braking systems that save lives, improving safety and comfort in an environmentally responsible manner.
Job Purpose
As the Production Control Assistant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing production control processes. The primary responsibilities will include coordinating production schedules, managing inventory levels, and ensuring the timely delivery of components to support efficient vehicle assembly. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in production scheduling, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Objectives of this role:
- Production planning and coordination
- Inventory optimization
- Data analysis and reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Leadership and team development
Role Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive production plans to meet customer demand while ensuring resource optimization
- Develop and implement effective production plans to meet customer demand while optimizing resource utilization and minimizing lead times
- Continuously evaluate and adjust inventory levels to align with production requirements
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between different departments to address any production-related challenges
- Work collaboratively with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to align production plans with overall business objectives.
- Identify opportunities for process enhancements within the production control function
- Implement efficient inventory management techniques such as Just-In-Time (JIT) to minimize excess inventory and reduce carrying costs
- Utilize data analysis tools to monitor production performance and generate insightful reports
- Provide regular reports to management regarding production status, challenges, and achievements
- Lead a team of production control professionals, providing guidance and mentorship
- Contribute to cost optimization efforts by minimizing waste, reducing lead times, and implementing efficient production processes
- Identify and mitigate risks related to production control, such as supply chain disruptions, inventory shortages, or process inefficiencies
- Respond to changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, or other variables that may impact production schedules, ensuring adaptability to dynamic manufacturing environments
- Ensure adherence to industry regulations, company policies, and quality standards in production control processes
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of production control professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment
- Provide guidance for skill development and career growth
Required Competencies:
- Communication: Work collaboratively with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to align production plans with overall business objectives, fostering effective communication and addressing challenges proactively.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with production teams to ensure timely execution of production plans
- Initiative: Implement best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within the production control function and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency continually.
- People Development: Sets goals and objectives, develop team capabilities and growth, and recognizes achievements
Skills and Qualifications
- Associate degree in business, logistics, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of leadership / supervisory experience
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in production control, scheduling, or related roles within the manufacturing industry
- Proficiency with Microsoft software systems
- Proficiency in using manufacturing software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or related field
- 5 years of leadership / supervisory experience
- Knowledge of quality management and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
- Experience with Oracle
Position Type/Hours
- This is a full-time, exempt position that works primarily Monday-Friday, supporting all shifts as needed.