Manager, Production Control

DigiKey•Thief River Falls, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Production Control is responsible for managing and developing leaders of people and potentially individual contributors. This position ensures business objectives aligning to PDC strategy and policy are accomplished through established, implemented and executed plans & tactics. The position’s focus is on maintaining, coaching and developing staff, communicating organization objectives and expectations, and monitoring the progress of projects and initiatives, taking appropriate action when needed. This is an essential onsite position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2-year degree in Operations, Business Administration or similar area of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
2+ years of leadership experience required
2+ years management experience preferred
Functional understanding of order flow & fulfillment systems
Demonstrates strong understanding of DigiKey processes and procedures
Knowledge of department's available and upcoming products and services
Demonstrates strong presentation skills for a variety of audiences, including executive management
Demonstrates ability to understand and analyze reports as well as confidence to make recommendations
Demonstrates ability to actively participate as a member of the DigiKey Management Team to meet departmental goals
Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality
Demonstrates professionalism and ability to communicate at all levels within the organization
Knowledge and familiarity with the electronic component distribution industry
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Expert in time, resource management with strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong representative of sense of accountability and ownership; ability to lead your business and clearly communicate the results back to the organization
Able to twist or bend and occasionally climb stairs
Able to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level
Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen
Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
Capable of spending 8-10 hours walking/standing on concrete
Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Manage and facilitate PDC workflow and the Control Room team to coordinate, and facilitate tasks to accomplish daily goals
Provide direction and guidance to employees and manage issues appropriately. Partner with Human Resources (HR) when needed
Participates in developing Fulfillment Support goals, objectives, and measurements in alignment with PDC strategy
Continually evaluate assigned department’s workforce needs|requirements; coordinate hiring schedule/requirements with HR
Evaluate reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommend new approaches for continual improvements in efficiency and service of the department
Manage a group of employees; primarily manages employees at seasoned / professional level. Develop team members through the use of strategic delegation.
Accountable for the performance of a team within own discipline based on departmental strategy & goals
Provide strong mentorship to employees through effective training, coaching and team building
Develop and administer plans and procedures for all company personnel; adapt plans to address resource and operational challenges
Oversee planning and organization of department activities. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and measurements in alignment with corporate strategy
Lead, plan and organize department staff meetings. Provide business and team updates. Ensure that action items are completed in a timely manner
Build key partnerships within Production Control to ensure understanding of broad business strategy and impact to the (insert department name, i.e. HR, Accounting, Marketing, etc.) department and vice versa
Build and maintain relationships with business partners from within and outside of the PDC to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers both internal and external
Act as a change agent who is able to gain consensus and influence action
Identify opportunities for team and|or supervisor development (e.g. hard or soft skill) to ensure industry and corporate standards are met; partner when|where appropriate to develop and organize development activities
Ability to travel - domestically and internationally as needed|requested
May lead|participate on cross-functional committees, task forces