Production Control Specialist

Job Summary: 

Reviews/creates production/shipping schedules and prepares component orders accordingly. Collaborates with suppliers and customers. Maintains/exceeds target inventory levels and ensures zero inventories at product Phase-Out.  

Responsibilities:

• Understands ordering requirements based on customer EDI through ERP technology.
• Places and tracks orders through EDI, while supporting a strong and leveled production plan.
• Leads meetings to track any issues with suppliers and customers.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy both physically and in CIGMA.
• Participates in Phase Out program, concentrating on communications with production personnel and parts suppliers to achieve zero dead stock at EOP.
• Identifies inventory accuracy problems through various reports, cycle counts, and logical analytics,
• Maintains inventory control procedures and work instructions.
• Assist to create new packaging and shipping specification manuals and maintains packaging manuals. 
• Works with customers, and all internal/external stakeholders to satisfy customer requirements. 
• Works with production and purchasing to improve existing packaging (productivity and/or cost down opportunities).
• Develops part-specific packaging specifications.
• Investigates inventory accuracy problem areas by cycle counting and adjusting as needed.
• Coordinates corrective action process with all stakeholders based on the results of inventory investigations.
• Reports various performance measures of inventory record accuracy for management review.
• Takes lead and tracks progress on NPI, ECI, PCN and phase out activities.
• Assists training in planning department.
• Ensures compliance with all TS-16949 and ISO-14001 requirements.
• Improve production control processes through kaizen activities and other PDCA methods.
• Understands and follows all 5s requirements.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Quality / Environmental Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follows all procedures and work instructions and make recommendations to improve the process. 
• Notifies Leader immediately upon detecting any non-conformances.
• Records all non-conformances and leads corrective action activities to prevent reoccurrence.
• Communicates and practices DMNC’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems. 
• Takes an active role in achieving and maintaining TS-16949 and ISO-14001.

Knowledge, Skills and Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
• 0-3 years of direct experience. A combination of degree and experience can be considered. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP and/or MRP II software systems. 
• Deep understanding of Microsoft apps such as but not limited to Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, ETC.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Supply chain experience related to TPS.

Working Conditions:

Works in both office and manufacturing plant environments.  May move, lift, or carry objects weighing up to 35 lbs.

Benefits Summary:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• 401K with 4% company match 
• Bonus Program 
• Wellness Program 
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Career Development and Ongoing Training 
• Paid holidays and vacation  
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) 
• Volunteer opportunities 
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events) 

 Annual Salary: $58,000-$72,000