What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller, Material Requirements Planning position at Knauf Insulation?
Overview:
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
Our benefits include:
Growth opportunities are available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
About the Role:
The Material Requirements Planning Controller is responsible for estimating and establishing daily production plans to maximize available machine capacity and ensure effective utilization of labor, tools, and equipment. Adjusts plans based on current
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.
Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.
Our benefits include:
- Free on-site Health Care Facility
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Virtual Medical Services
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid family leave
- Company provided Salary Continuance (Short- term Disability)
- Company paid life insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus, more!
Growth opportunities are available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
About the Role:
The Material Requirements Planning Controller is responsible for estimating and establishing daily production plans to maximize available machine capacity and ensure effective utilization of labor, tools, and equipment. Adjusts plans based on current
operating conditions and coordinates and communicates updates with other departments as needed. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, company policies, KPIs, procedures, and values to meet production, distribution, and inventory targets.
Responsibilities:
- Create, maintain, and distribute production schedules for assigned machines, supporting fulfillment of customer orders and planned inventory stocking requirements while maximizing machine utilization.
- Maintain and update Excel product family worksheets as needed to monitor inventory levels and plan production across locations within scope of responsibility.
- Communicate daily with Plant Supervision to ensure adherence to schedules for assigned machines and to maintain accuracy and integrity of machine schedules.
- Communicate production schedule changes in a timely and efficient manner to appropriate personnel.
- Partner with Customer Service to address required adjustments to ship dates and shipping locations to meet customer order requirements.
- Initiate intra-company inventory transfers based on business trends and stocking requirements to support effective customer order fulfillment.
- Support the Supply Planning Manager in adjusting annual production and inventory plans by monitoring performance metrics and market fluctuations.
- Collaborate with the Inventory Analyst to monitor inventory turns for assigned products and/or locations, ensuring adherence to the Inventory Business Rules process.
- Create purchase orders and releases for finished goods inventory purchased for resale within assigned responsibility.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related field
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or equivalent professional certification desired
Experience:
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in inventory control or plant production
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the building and construction industry
- Knowledge of insulation manufacturing products and processes preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a matrixed environment
- Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization
- Ability to make quick, thorough decisions
- Ability to motivate and energize a team to produce winning solutions
- Ability to partner with and support colleagues both internally and externally
- Ability to work hands-on in an industrial manufacturing environment, as well as in a corporate environment, as applicable
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization
- Ability to instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner
- Ability to support employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce
- Effective negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective prioritization and time management skills
- Follow-up skills
- Proactive in identifying areas of opportunity and suggesting ideas for improvement
- Effective public speaking and presentation skills
- Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.