Production Control Manager

FIC America Corp. • Carol Stream, IL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

FIC America Corp. is a global tier I automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. We are actively recruiting for a Production Control Manager. Our manufacturing operation supports metal stamping, welding and mechanical assembly.

Requirements

• ERP experience required and implementation experience a plus
• Experience working within Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier
• 8+ years of experience in production or inventory control is preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years in a management role
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Prior manufacturing industry experience
• Knowledgeable in Shipping, Receiving, Order Selection, and Logistics
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office/ERP
• Strong experience in production planning & scheduling
• Experience in managing both internal & external supply chain
• Strong project management, process development, and customer relations skill sets
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends on an as needed basis
• ISO/TS knowledge is preferred

Nice To Haves

• implementation experience a plus
• 8+ years of experience in production or inventory control is preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• ISO/TS knowledge is preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between customers and production to ensure the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between or within departments
• Planning, preparing, issuing, and controlling production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements
• Forecasting production and customer demands
• Dealing with unique circumstances and special requests
• Problem solving in regards to shipping errors, material shortage, new project launches, and cancellation of orders
• Analyzing inventory usage, scrap, and shrinkage
• Develop long-term goals and strategies to meet business objectives for Hoshin
• Execute decisions based on business conditions in congruence with corporate vision
• Gather and analyze information from work sites to identify root causes in resolving business issues
• Employ 8-Step Problem Solving to resolve problems for continual improvement
• Direct and assign work schedules, assignments, tasks, and duties
• Train and develop employees to perform job duties according to company procedures and policies for safety and accuracy
• Prepare departmental reports and present them to executive management
• Collaborate with other Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, and team members in sharing information to address business needs
• Develop and implement standard work instructions
• Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with TS 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities

Benefits

• Medical plans offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Transit FSA
• 401(k) – Company will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k)
• Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability paid by employer
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Employee Paid)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager