Production Control Associate - 2nd shift

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including engineered systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCBs”). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Scope:  The Production Control Associate applies thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and practices related to identifying and prioritizing production requirements and coordinating the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies to meet production schedules.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and accomplishes a complete range of assignments and tasks that are generally routine to moderately complex relative to scheduling and coordinating the flow of parts, material and work within or between departments.

• Compiles and maintains manual and computerized records such as production schedules, material inventory, in process production reports and status/location of materials.

• Release and print work orders according to the master schedule. Distributes work orders to departments, denoting number, type, and proposed completion date of units to be produced.

• Issues materials to work orders and arranges movement of materials from one department to another.

• Closes and performs goods receipt function for completed work orders.

• Facilitate the restart process, ensures timely completion of restart forms through the signature loop to protect customer commitments and delivery requirements.

• Supports all system-based aspects of production scheduling – (Examples Below)

  • Review and update priority codes

  • Plan and release stock travelers

  • Reschedule work orders as necessary.

• Support the production team to facilitate timely movement of work through the shop. Supports cross functional communication between key members of management, engineering and the production team.

• Coordinate outside service processing and, where necessary, generate the outside service form. Communicate directly with the vendor to ensure timely return of product from outside services.

• Facilitate communication with sales regarding all aspects of schedule including but not limited to commitments for shipment of product. Facilitate customer service through timely response to internal requests for status; Facilitate system maintenance; Example tasks below include but are not limited to:

  • Provide timelines on critical jobs and where timing is a critical factor.

  • Run Exception Report and verify we have enough parts running to cover orders.

  • Update Sales Order ship dates in Paradigm.

  • Re-link Work Orders as necessary.

  • Manage HOLD and CANCELLED work orders

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Good interpersonal/teamwork skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work across functional areas.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels in the business.
• Customer Focus and sense of urgency as needed.
• Initiative and willingness to assist and transfer technical knowledge to less experienced stakeholders.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations and learn to interpret and comprehend company policies, procedures, safety instructions, and other like documents used in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Competent in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel and operate standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of ERP/CRP systems is preferred. Oracle experience desirable.

Education and Experience

Required Education:       High Schoo