Production Control Analyst

General Scope of Responsibility: To develop production schedules, procure raw materials, ensure notification and shipment of product to our customers in the right quantities at the established delivery times, and to coordinate all customer contact on any issues requiring attention.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Manage the appropriate TS systems and procedures needed to effectively perform the ‘production control functions’

• Develops, maintains, improves, and assures the effective execution of documented procedures needed to effectively manage the ‘production control functions’ and comply with TS16949/ISO14001EMS documentation.

Manages raw, in process, and finished goods inventories

• Assures inventory obsolescence is avoided
• Assures obsolescence claims against our customers are filed and paid
• Maintains pre-established finished and raw material inventory levels
• Implement and manage Lean pull systems.

Manages contacts with customers

• Act as a liaison with customer for delivery concerns and other requests
• Utilize customer systems (FORD-DDL, GPIRS, GPC,SUPER-G, SERVICE; FCA-SMART; GM Supply Power, SPOC, CLIPS,GMCC & MMOG/LE.)
• Review changes or launch of new product, inform customer to ensure breakpoints and eliminate obsolescence.

Monitors and informs Materials Manager on issues with key departmental measurables/deliverables

• Customer delivery performance metrics.
• Premium freight for in-bound and out-bound materials
• Vendor delivery, performance
• Inventory Cycle Counts Adjustments

Performs and oversees various budget related tasks

• Assures bills and routers are correct during annual profit planning process

Schedules Production

• Schedules production equipment and communicates schedule with Manufacturing
• Assist in establishing crewing needs for production floor and communicates with Manufacturing
• Assures bills and routers are entered correctly on new business/engineering changes
• Contact Customer for engineering changes or launch of new product.
• Assures errors in bills and routers are identified and eliminated
• Coordinate scheduling of new items and engineering changes, trial runs, PPAP runs, engineering runs and preventative maintenance run on machines.
• Review customer releases and communicate to management and/or customer of possible shortage and changes (i.e downtime) to management.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Work Experience, etc.):

Minimum [Must have to be considered for the position]:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 years of experience in production, inventory control, and customer service in an automotive environment.
• Experience with MRP, master schedules, SMART/DDL, and ASN experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with automotive supplier applications including bar code, EDI and JIT applications.

Desired [Will provide job holder with added skills(s) to perform duties]:

• Understanding of computer systems.
• Understanding of Releasing/Scheduling and Reporting systems.
• Knowledge of Shipping and Receiving systems.
• Requires good documentation skills.
• Requires good analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of TS16949/ISO 14001 EM systems.
• Training in communications skills, inventory accuracy, Lean Manufacturing and customer systems (DDL, SMART).

Key Performance Traits:

• Problem Analysis – The ability to seek out pertinent data; to determine the source and key dimensions of a problem.
• Drive – Demonstrates personal accomplishment and desire to excel.
• Impact – Makes a good first impression. Wears well over time. Is effective in leading others to a desired course of action.
• Judgment – The ability to draw a logical conclusion based on established evidence.
• Planning/Organizing – Effectively plans and organizes own activities and activities of others.
• Delegation – Skill at using line and staff to get things done.

Human Relations:

• The Production Control Manager must have excellent communication skills dealing with employees and customers at all levels.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be a leader with the ability to manage people effectively.

Physical requirements:

• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders or stairs on manufacturing equipment to assist with trial runs. Must be able to lift parts weighing up to 40 pounds across plant floor when assisting in tool launch process. Must be able to walk through the manufacturing plant and stand for long periods of time. Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.