Production Control Manager

Sonaca•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Sonaca North America is seeking a Production Control Manager to perform, independently and collaboratively, the processes needed to meet customer demand efficiently and effectively. The role supports the company’s quality policy and commitment to customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teamwork, individual accountability, and respect for people. The manager oversees customer service and production control functions, coordinates the information and communication needed to release, track, process, and ship parts to customer requirements, and monitors on-time delivery. The position also manages inventory control and materials-management processes, including computerized ERP use, inventory accuracy and levels, obsolete inventory, and production and procurement policies. The role works across factory functions and with external customers to meet delivery requirements, resolve supply-chain issues, and improve delivery, profitability, and quality. The position includes developing employees and a team environment, ensuring adherence to quality procedures, conducting departmental self-audits, and leading process-improvement efforts. It also involves managing change with the General Manager’s approval and support, maintaining facility-related issues, developing business cases for mission changes and supporting resources, and carrying out other assigned duties. Occasional short-term work at another Sonaca North America facility may be required to accommodate customer needs or workflow variation.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge and experience in logistics and materials management in a mid-size manufacturing business (described as $10+ million), preferably in sheet metal and light assembly.
Experience managing a department with at least two people.
Ability to read drawings and understand technical specifications.
Familiarity with financial concepts, especially cost accounting, inventory valuation, and reserves.
Familiarity with information technology concepts, including PC hardware, office software such as MS Office, and basic networking.
Experience with lean manufacturing tools and techniques in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, including listening, explaining concepts, giving instructions, mentoring, and creating understandable and accurate documentation.
Ability to manage change involving highly experienced, long-term employees who may be invested in existing processes.
Ability to work closely with the General Manager and secure approval and support for changes and how they are implemented.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), to comply with applicable U.S. government regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Industrial Engineering, or a similar manufacturing-related field.
APICS and/or NAPM (ISM—Institute for Supply Management) training and certification.
AS400 experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate information and communication for releasing, tracking, processing, and shipping parts in accordance with customer requirements.
Report and track on-time delivery performance.
Manage customer service and production control functions, including shear, shipping and receiving, raw material handlers, and kitters.
Manage team-member performance and development.
Integrate departmental work with other departments and work centers to meet customer needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
Ensure departmental employees follow applicable Quality Assurance Procedures and conduct periodic departmental self-audits.
Build a team environment and contribute to employee development.
Maintain and improve inventory-control systems and related processes in accordance with corporate policies and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Expand use of the computerized ERP system while reducing unnecessary paperwork and manual procedures.
Streamline inventory-control processes and minimize or eliminate inventory discrepancies.
Monitor and control factory inventory levels, including raw materials and finished goods.
Monitor and disposition obsolete inventory in coordination with corporate and the controller.
Develop and implement production and procurement policies that address customer needs and facility financial objectives.
Monitor raw-material and finished-goods inventory transactions to identify errors.
Work with factory functions, including value streams, assembly, quality assurance, administration, and human resources, to meet delivery requirements.
Work with external customers to resolve technical and commercial questions or problems arising across the supply chain.
Improve factory on-time delivery, profitability, and quality ratings.
Maintain issues related to facilities, such as roof leaks and remodels.
Develop material business cases for new mission changes, supporting equipment, and personnel.
Develop and implement materials-management strategies, review internal and external processes, identify problems, and establish improvement plans.
Review inventory levels to support customer needs while reducing inventory costs, and ensure refurbished Reclamation items are transferred into the inventory system.
Lead intra-departmental process reviews and improvement efforts; seek customer requirements and service feedback; ensure employee concerns are addressed and company policies are applied fairly.
Maintain a positive and professional work atmosphere with customers, coworkers, and management.
Participate in work-center and cross-functional process-improvement teams, attend meetings, complete action items, and encourage respectful discussion and understanding of goals and solutions.
Conduct business communications and transactions professionally and maintain confidentiality in dealings with vendors and customers.
Follow safe procedures, maintain general housekeeping, and follow applicable job tools, QAPs, and work instructions.
Occasionally work for short periods at another company facility to accommodate customer requirements or workflow variation.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or management team.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with a company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan with access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance