Planning and Production Control Manager

Astronautics Corporation of America • Black Mountain, NC

295d

About The Position

The Planning and Production Control Manager is responsible for the management of activities related to production control and planning/scheduling of products to support all production, repair, spare, prototype and site requirements for the Black Mountain NC. This position will be supervising indirect labor positions.

Requirements

• BA/BS required, Business Administration, Purchasing or Supply Chain preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in progressively responsible roles in materials management or planning/scheduling roles required.
• Experience in motion components and systems businesses for military/aerospace and commercial aircraft preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (IFS, SAP etc); and a demonstrated understanding of MRP and its output required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available.
• Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance in the future.

Nice To Haves

• APICs or Green Belt Certification preferred.
• Experience managing/leading others preferred.
• Experience with Small Business Administration plan development and reporting preferred.
• Experience with CPSR, DOD, FAR and/or DFAR requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the production control and planning/scheduling functions in the development of standards, methods, metrics, and processes to continuously improve delivery and efficiencies, reduce costs and maximize quality.
• Provides metrics that accurately monitor performance of the functional area.
• Creates and leads planning and scheduling strategies which optimizes the use of assets to meet/exceed sales and production schedules.
• Coordinates department activities and works collaboratively with other functions including Contracts & Programs, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and other company departments to achieve business objectives.
• Monitors inventory availability and movement of materials, supplies and services to meet production and delivery schedules.
• Work with Purchasing Manager to develop short- and long-range materials management programs to minimize inventory costs and meet schedule requirements.
• Provide solutions for alternate plans in the event of unforeseen contingencies.
• Evaluate inventory and production capacities and plans in relation to current and long-range commitments.
• Prepare reports of order status, budget forecasts, inventory and production control activities as required.
• As a team leader, holds members accountable for performance through clear direction and the use of fair and objective criteria. Provides routine feedback coaching for member development.

Benefits

• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree