Manager Production Control

Manager Production Control

As the Manager of Production Control, your role will be to lead the packaging department and oversee approximately 50 employees, focusing on team growth and operational scaling. Key responsibilities include managing direct reports including production supervisors and coordinators, navigating ERP systems with a preference for SAP, and implementing lean manufacturing expertise through transformational leadership and Kaizen events. You will do this by: planning and establishing long-range manufacturing goals and objectives;

supervising staff to ensure that orders are processed efficiently and inventory requirements are met; overseeing schedule planning, machine loading, material requirements, raw materials management and procurement to obtain maximum utilization of labor, tools and equipment; maintaining relationship between manufacturing, purchasing, engineering and sales departments to keep them informed as to schedules, needs and order status; preparing production analysis charts, job and machine load forecasts, labor forecasts and project completion reports;

establishing production schedules and take necessary action to eliminate delays and to ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules; expediting rush and special orders; developing production control system enhancements and ensuring its effectiveness; coordinating new model introductions and managing obsolete inventory; performing full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees;

planning, assigning and directing work; performance management; department budget; and performing other duties as assigned.

You are the kind of person who is/has: strategic leadership skills; analytical mindset; operational discipline; collaborative communicator; servant leadership.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent education and experience; lean expertise:
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (or equivalent experience leading formal Kaizen/continuous improvement events); 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume packaging or manufacturing setting; comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and inventory control systems; excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people; proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google software such as Sheets, Docs, Slides and Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP) software;

advanced problem solving skills to respond to manufacturing process and system problems; fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.