Production and Inventory Control Manager

North American Stamping Group•Portland, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production and Inventory Control Manager ensures customer orders are shipped on time with good quality and accurate counts, while working within standard cost structures to meet or exceed budget requirements. This role is also responsible for maintaining the good condition of materials in storage and ensuring the accuracy of inventory in Shop Edge.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of experience in same or similar manufacturing environment.
Basic computer skills with MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.
Will possess the organizational skills necessary to maintain company records in compliance with the Materials/Distribution and Shipping/Receiving Departments and TS 16949 procedures.
Will have the ability to work a schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis.
Demonstrated strong leadership qualities.
Demonstrate a “hands on” approach.
Must know or have a strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English).
Demonstrated basic computer skills Outlook, Excel, Word.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Report all quality, production or safety problems to the responsible Manager.
Release and ensure delivery of all processor parts, verify weights, inventory transaction(s) in Shop Edge, and monitor all returnable containers. Schedule delivery of disposable containers, wood skids, separators, etc.
Assist in a full material control system with every incoming item having a purchase order, a signed receiving slip. Work with materials coordinators.
Assist in total inventory control. Responsible for the organization and maintenance of RM, WIP, FG inventory and purchased parts. Work with materials team as necessary to verify inventory adjustments, cycle counts, designate and assist.
Assist in IATF 16949 implementation and maintenance, as required.
Maintain a solid focus on reducing costs while maintaining required quality levels. Find and implement cost savings.
Assist and Supervise in completing monthly and yearly inventories.
Ensure shipping/operator instructions are updated and followed.
Adjust schedule as required to meet demand and maintain budget.
Oversee and implement labor policies (attendance, discipline and hourly workforce tracking).
Ensure quality parts are shipped to customer requirements.
Mutually establish goals and objectives with team members.
Implement and monitor training programs. Develop cross training programs.
Review and evaluate all employee evaluations – Operations Manager / Purchasing Director.
New hire baseline, monitor, record and train.
Perform subordinates’ jobs in their absence in the event that we have no option to cover upwards.
Review work center schedules and shipping schedules daily. Escalate any hot list items that are not being received in timely manner. Report any unshipped item at the end of the day via escalation. Control and monitor all expedited freight.
Customer complaints – research, monitor, discipline.
Develop schedules – in and out going shipments, maximize windows.
Assist and develop work instructions on all containers, labels and safety/stacking related to warehouse storage plan.
Responsible to support ISO standards.
Control all returnable containers, ordering to maintain min/max, cleanliness, labels and condition of containers.
Assist Materials Group as needed.
Listen to each employee’s problems and make sure to follow up on their suggestions.
Praise the employee for a job well done.
Stress the need for teamwork.
Be positive.
Look for ways to improve, given the environment.