Production Planning Control Manager

Position Summary:

The Materials & Production Scheduling Manager is responsible for management of production work orders, including related communication and follow-up. This position establishes and maintains processes to ensure excellent support of internal and external customers, and leads one or more team members.

Primary Functions:

• Manage production work orders, including related communication, follow-up, and changes
• Support ERP implementation and maintenance, adjusting processes as needed
• Review contract specifications, drawings, sales orders, and other project documents to understand requirements
• Establish processes for providing excellent internal customer support, and enabling excellent external customer support
• Assign material to job orders, oversee raw material inventory and purchase raw material for production needs
• Oversee tubing inventory related to production needs
• Monitor and expedite purchase orders related to open sales orders
• Lead production expediting and assembly staff
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Provide timely and accurate responses to inquiries
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple functional areas
• Effectively lead and develop team members (currently one direct report)
• Champion safety, company culture and ethic
• Other duties as assigned

Primary Competencies:

• Professional, positive communication and interpersonal skills
• Curious, proactive, critical thinker who likes to solve problems and find root causes
• Very organized and results-driven
• Analytical with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to self-motivate and meet deadlines
• Proficient in use of computer programs such as MS Office products and ERP (Microsoft Dynamics BC or D365 preferred)
• Works well with minimal supervision in a mutually supportive, collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience
• Five or more years of experience in production planning or related areas
• Two or more years of leadership experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles experience preferred

Culture:

• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, ensuring clear and respectful communication across all levels of the organization
• Actively drive change by encouraging and implementing cross-functional improvements that enhance operational efficiency and product quality
• Respectfully listen to concerns and ideas brought to your attention
• Respect confidentiality
• Embody our values of Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Requires standing, walking, and lifting for extended periods.
• May involve exposure to noise and varying temperatures.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional travel to other locations, approx. 5 – 10%

Attendance Requirements: Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.

Accommodations: Essential functions of this position may include but are not limited to lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, carrying objects, ascending/descending stairs and commuting to work location.

Salary Range: $85K - $105K, dependent on experience