Production Control Analyst
About The Position
The Production Control Analyst ensures materials are available to meet production demands while strategically managing inventory levels. In this fast-paced role, the analyst evaluates inventory performance, identifies and resolves supply chain challenges, collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to improve on-time delivery, and implements continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize inventory turnover in a lean manufacturing environment. The position supports manufacturing operations in East Chicago, Indiana. Work schedule and on-site expectations will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain, or four years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain.
- Comfort working with Excel formulas and data analytics.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions.
Nice To Haves
- CPSM or APICS certification.
- Proactive approach to solving material availability and inventory challenges.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and respond with urgency in a fast-paced lean manufacturing environment.
- Interest in continuous improvement and building productive supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
- Maintain inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing stock and carrying costs in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
- Develop supplier partnerships to ensure timely material deliveries, resolve supply issues, and build effective customer-supplier relationships.
- Generate purchase orders, monitor order status, and expedite deliveries as needed to help prevent production delays.
- Analyze KPIs and identify and implement improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize inventory turnover.
- Coordinate with procurement, logistics, production planning, and quality assurance to support smooth supply chain operations.
- Perform assigned duties with attention to safety and constant alertness, and assist with other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Competitive salary.
- Performance bonus.
- Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays.
- Affordable medical plans and no-cost dental and vision options.
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance.
- Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) reward programs.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
