Manufacturing Production Controller

SUMMARY

Accountable for the facilitation of the manufacturing shop floor scheduling, the production pull system, maintaining production flow, management of flow disruptions, applicable master data updates, and release of production work orders. Duties will be coordinated through all affected departments and completed in support of the Master Schedule. Must possess the ability to communicate and coordinate with all levels of the manufacturing value stream in a professional and timely manner.

• Produce production work packages and release as required to support the production plan within the constraints of shop control and capacity as driven by the production schedule.
• Initiate production pull signals based on established protocols and schedule requirements.
• Level‑load the shop floor schedule based on Critical Constraint Resource (CCR) capacity.
• Plan and monitor material movement in the production cycle to ensure continuous operations.
• Alter work order routing sequence and/or labor/queue times as needed to maintain production flow and schedule accuracy.
• Maintain positive communication across departments to effectively support production.
• Maintain appropriate computer databases as required.
• Ensure safe work areas, cleanliness, organization, and supplies.
• Maintain professional communication with customer representatives both internally and externally.
• Provide weekly status reports to the management team.
• Complete initial and recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Assign duties and examine work for exactness, completeness, and quality.
• Analyze and standardize procedures to improve the efficiency of subordinates.
• Provide training and guidance for subordinates.

The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibit respect and professionalism when interacting with customers and all employees; and must adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety standards.