Production Control Assistant Manager

Objectives

• 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
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations, company policies, and quality standards in production control processes
• Respond to changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, or other variables that may impact production schedules, ensuring adaptability to dynamic manufacturing environments

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
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations, company policies, and quality standards in production control processes
• Respond to changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, or other variables that may impact production schedules, ensuring adaptability to dynamic manufacturing environments

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
• Recognize achievements

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 OR Minimum 2 years of leadership / supervisory experience and 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