Director of Production Control & Inventory Management
Job in
Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53589, USA
Listing for:
Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-03
Job specializations:
-
Management
Operations Manager, Business Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Director of Production Control &
Inventory ManagementJob Category:
Supply Chain
Requisition Number: DIREC
002636
Posted:
March 28, 2025
Full-Time
Locations
416 S Academy St
Stoughton, WI 53589, USA
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement inventory strategies to include inventory analysis, physical inventory planning and roadmap, and auditing the accurate count of inventory.Lead the KPI Management of inventory and ensure accuracy of inventory taking.Create the relevant systems and processes for key work areas in inventory analysis, inventory improvement, inventory audit, and indirect inventory specialization roles/outcomes.Report enterprise financial inventory metrics and design mid-stream flares for control.Enhance discrepancy reports and (unilateral) continuous improvement environment across all production ecosystems.Manage a daily/weekly cycle count system and review. Work with the Engineering, Finance, Accounting, and Production teams on automation and digital transformation opportunities for inventory.Execute a vision for best-in-class inventory movement and control for expanding facilities.Establish and implement plans for material presentation, delivery and management of material from receipts to shipments.Work cross functionally with Purchasing team and Suppliers to implement Kanbans and lean methods to manage material from supplier site to assembly.Establish and implement plans for storage of material within each site utilizing lean principles.Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.Achieve monthly and quarterly inventory accuracy targets and design improvement opportunities.Responsible for the coordination of production capacity and scheduling activities.Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support machine forecasting, inventory forecasting, purchasing, material control, and scheduling.Understand organization's key performance indicators and contribute to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.Manage and flex material demand and flow through Kanban and MRP allowing for fluctuation in forecast and managing the growth of the business while ensuring the timely availability of components.Identify bottlenecks and adjust material and manufacturing plans to eliminate delays in production.Strategic development of programs and projects, which involves determining targets, deliverables, and timelines, developing a plan, and managing to the plan, coordinating and leading meetings, preparing next steps and status reports; working with team members to resolve issues.Lead and manage multiple, complex work streams within and/or across program(s) and collaborate with various departments in a non-repetitive role.Provide support to execute the strategy of continuous improvements key customer and financial metrics by managing key programs and projects, communicating progress, escalating challenges, and clear and timely communication to stakeholders.Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar discipline. Preferred:
Master’s Degree in aligned area.APICS CPIM, APICS CSCP, MIT CTL, or equivalent. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.Minimum of 10+ years of senior level experience in large scale manufacturing operations within the supply chain inventory field.Experience at improving material movement throughout a facility from beginning to end.Demonstrated qualification in inventory control or inventory management systems or equivalent.Success building…
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