PRODUCT LINE LEAD

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% On-Time In-Fulfillment (OTIF) to all customer commitments.
• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure parts are moving through the facility on or ahead of schedule.
• Communicate execution risks and opportunities to leadership.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation plans at the start of execution.
• Coordinate necessary resources (quality, manufacturing engineering, design engineering) to facilitate seamless execution.
• Proactively plan outsourcing vs. insourcing parts to reduce lead time and risk.
• Drive cost improvement projects to achieve gross margin targets for hardware deliverables.
• Create and maintain hardware execution schedules for management and customers.
• Ensure accurate data entry in ERP systems.
• Drive a culture of accountability, attention to detail, and strict adherence to Valcor's Personal Guarantee Program and Quality Management System.
• Manage performance and safety of direct reports.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of production planning experience in an engineered to order, Automotive, Aerospace production, or heavily regulated environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP or Epicor).
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining MS Project schedules.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to drive process improvements and cultural change.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks.

Skills

• Production Planning
• Supervisory Experience
• Risk Management
• MS Project Scheduling
• MS Excel Proficiency
• Communication Skills
• Process Improvement
• Risk Mitigation

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field (optional).

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting or moving of materials weighing up to 25–30 lbs.
• Regular use of computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation and PTO time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Recognition program.

Pay and Schedule

(Salary range based on market pay structure)

Schedule

(Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation and PTO time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Recognition program.