Production Control Lead

Yulista Solutions•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Production Control Lead supports the Director and Operations Managers by collaborating with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Pricing, and Production Control to ensure jobs are completed according to requirements, within budget, and to customer specifications. Under the Operations Manager’s leadership, the role contributes to operational decisions, process and policy improvements, customer-focused product or service changes, departmental planning and budgeting, and day-to-day operational improvements. The position develops and reports performance metrics, supports staff in resolving customer issues, plans projects and training as needed, manages resources, enforces procedures and policies, evaluates training requirements, and promotes continual improvement. It may include supervisory responsibilities and oversight of departments when the Operations Manager is absent.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with at least 1 year of experience in Manufacturing, Purchasing, Pricing, and Production Control, or at least 5 years of experience in those areas.
Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
Excellent analytical skills, including evaluating data and considering impacts across multiple areas with limited information in high-stress situations.
Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills, including drawing conclusions and justifying decisions.
Ability to communicate issues to management and regulatory agencies.
Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to write complex and technical reports and correspondence.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff.
Ability to use judgment to plan and perform work and select courses of action for standard or recognized methods of operation.
Trustworthiness.
Effective verbal communication skills, including explaining complex information clearly and presenting to groups.
Ability to use general office equipment such as a fax machine, phone, and copier.
Ability to follow a process.
Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista Aviation, Inc. goals.
Ability to multitask efficiently.
Ability to maintain a government security clearance.
Ability to pass background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Previous Department of Defense experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide input on operational decisions under the leadership of the Operations Manager.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Pricing, and Production Control to ensure jobs meet requirements, budget, and customer specifications.
Oversee process and operational policy improvements as guided by the Operations Manager.
Recommend product or service changes to fulfill customer needs.
Work with the Operations Manager on departmental long-term planning, budgeting, and proposals.
Evaluate maintenance and improvement needs, partner with leads to resolve issues, and guide the evolution of operational processes and procedures.
Develop and report metrics related to end products and performance.
Guide technical staff in monitoring and resolving customer issues and achieving objectives; encourage problem-solving, learning, and effective team communication.
Plan projects, training, objectives, timelines, deliverables, and milestones as needed.
Meet or exceed reliability standards and administrative and organizational duties assigned by the Operations Manager.
Execute resource management and enforce Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
Evaluate and update employee training requirements.
Implement change and promote continual improvement.
Analyze, formulate, and report quality metrics to executive management and customers.
Coordinate with team members, including managers from other departments or directorates.
Provide oversight of all departments in the Operations Manager’s absence.
Perform other duties as assigned.