Production Control Manager

Location:

Fort Smith, AR, US 72923. Department:
Manufacturing & Operations. Travel:
No Travel Required.

To ensure production is scheduled efficiently and material, people and equipment are available to produce and deliver quality cartons on time. Manage inventory flow throughout the manufacturing operation.

• Control costs to meet annual budget requirements
• Maintain and control plant finished goods, raw materials, and corrugated inventories
• Interacts with Customer Service and Sales regarding incoming orders
• Oversees Shipping/Receiving, Production Control Administrative employees, Plant Scheduler
• Communicate with Operations Manager regarding the necessary equipment and materials to run product
• Ensure production schedule meets customer shipment needs
• Maintain Corporate goals of Safety, COV, and Productivity (NLF / NSPSH)
• Interaction with accounting to evaluate variances within the manufacturing process
• Support Six Sigma projects as necessary
• Directly involved in responsibilities /actions related to Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs
• In the absence of Production Control Manager, daily responsibilities will be transferred to Plant Scheduler or Operations Manager
• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe floors or noncompliance to SQF related procedures
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required
• Reporting of any customer complaints to persons responsible to enter into GPI's Customer Complaint system for root cause analysis and appropriate corrective action taken
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF.
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

• BA degree in Business Management or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience within folding carton industry or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent Written, Verbal, and Communication Skills
• Proficient Computer Skills in MS Office
• Superior Management/Leadership Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills