Production Control Manager

Responsibilities

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Production Control Manager who will oversee the control and movement of materials into and out of production, coordinate the Outside Services aspect of the facility, and direct production scheduling, inventory, and stock control while adhering to budgetary targets for Sales, DOH, and On‑Time Delivery. This position is located on‑site in Kingston, NY.

• Partner with Production Planners and Customer Service to develop plant schedules and delivery plans.
• Develop weekly and monthly sales plans to meet budgetary requirements.
• Provide direction and oversight to planners who prepare the weekly launch plan for production.
• Monitor raw material inventory and procurement/delivery performance.
• Analyze and evaluate inventory and associated delivery performance problems.
• Interface with operations, production planning, engineering, quality and sales departments to resolve production flow problems and maximize throughput to the dock.
• Ensure commitment accuracy and collaborate toward on‑time delivery.
• Create seamless customer experience through collaboration with Customer Service.
• Work toward reduction of costs within related fields such as inventory and outside services.
• Evaluate issues and provide solutions under high‑pressure circumstances.
• Provide ongoing coaching and development of staff.
• Maintain high ethics and values in the workplace.
• Participate in and provide input to assigned process improvement and C.I. teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing job shop environment, including production planning and inventory control responsibilities.
• Experience with integrated MRP/ERP systems.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and database management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of staff.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, 5S and Lean experience.

• The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), an excellent 401(k) matching program, paid holidays, and vacation.
• The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 – $130,000.

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.