Production Control Supervisor

Role: Production Controls Supervisor

Duration: 18-24 months, possible full-time conversion at any point

Rate: $42-45/hr. (we also offer full benefits package)

Location: Duluth, MN

Start Date: 2-3 weeks

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401 options

Overview:

The Production Control Supervisor plans and manages production tasks to improve runtime and throughput using capacity analysis on the production line. Monitor supply and demand through ERP system while reporting out through KPIs to support the business plan. Plan and monitor material movement in production cycles to ensure continuous operations. This position is a Supervisor of Line Support Team (LST) consisting of a Controller, Manufacturing Engineer, and a Quality representative.

Required Skills:

• 5 years' experience within Production Control, Supply Chain or Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience with purchasing, expediting, quality/continuous improvement initiatives, and manufacturing safety practices
• 2 years' experience in a lead role or people management
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, UKG UltiPro, and MS Office
• Efficient in record keeping and preparation of reports; capable of reviewing other people's work and determining accuracy and conformity to standards.
• Strong communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills, must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly

Day to Day:

1. Leads the Supply Chain function within Line Support Team (LST) to ensure parts are delivered to Point of Use (POU) on time to meet operational needs
2. Measures linearity performance to the daily rate (MPS) and reports out at the LST standup meetings and ensures the recovery plan provided by operations meets downstream customer needs.
3. Ensures the production line is supported with material to move the line on time and at the highest quality level (proactive visual inspection of RIP health, coverage for material handler absences, risk tool date analytics, etc.)
4. Responds to any line stopping shortage (red light condition) within the area by working with purchasing and materials teams to supply needed part as soon as possible
5. Leads communication, drives, and enforces material Kanban standards for assigned area of responsibility
6. Drives root cause and corrective action for shortages and variances to processes
7. Schedules and sequences work orders daily to meet the production schedule including creation, release/sequence, updates and closure per the COS Principles/supply chain SOP’s available in Windchill/UKG
8. Maintains all area shortage reports and acts as the conduit between Materials Management, Procurement and the assigned LST
9. Leads change management introduction of new parts in assigned area including but not limited to, engineering change, sales order changes, and deferred work
10. Escalates part shortage issues per the defined escalation process and provides updates to the LST (line support team) or daily standup meetings
11. Leads continuous improvement activities across the assigned production line
12. Reviews MRB (Material Review Board) with LST items prior to processing and assigns proper department codes
13. Maintains ERP via data verification and entry with correct production lead times, required stocking quantities and kanban locations