Production Control Manager

Sonaca North America•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Sonaca North America is seeking a Production Control Manager to coordinate the processes needed to meet customer demand efficiently and effectively. The position supports the company’s commitment to customer satisfaction, quality, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teamwork, accountability, and respect for people. The role manages customer service and production control functions, including shear, shipping and receiving, raw material handling, and kitting. It oversees team performance and development, inventory control, materials management, production and procurement policies, and the use of the computerized ERP system. The manager works across factory functions and with external customers to meet delivery requirements, resolve supply-chain questions, and improve on-time delivery, profitability, and quality. The position also promotes a safe, respectful, and improvement-oriented work environment.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge and experience in logistics and materials management in a mid-size manufacturing business of more than $10 million, preferably in sheet metal and light assembly.
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 clear and accurate documentation.
Ability to manage change involving 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.
Experience managing a department with at least two people.
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.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to work in noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud.
Wear required personal protective equipment on the manufacturing floor, including eye, ear, and foot protection.
May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10–50 pounds.

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 communications for releasing, tracking, processing, and shipping parts according to 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; oversee team performance and development.
Integrate departmental and work-center activities with other departments to serve customer needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
Ensure departmental employees follow applicable Quality Assurance Procedures and conduct periodic self-audits for compliance.
Build a team environment and support 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 processes.
Streamline inventory-control processes to minimize or eliminate discrepancies.
Monitor and control factory inventory levels, including raw materials and finished goods.
Monitor obsolete inventory and coordinate its disposition with corporate and the controller.
Develop and implement production and procurement policies that meet customer needs and facility financial objectives.
Monitor raw-material and finished-goods inventory transactions to identify errors.
Collaborate 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 throughout the supply chain.
Improve factory performance in on-time delivery, profitability, and quality ratings.
Maintain and address facility-related issues, such as roof leaks and remodels.
Develop material business cases for new mission changes and supporting equipment and personnel.
Review internal and external materials-management processes, identify problem areas, and establish improvement action plans.
Review inventory levels to maximize the ability to meet 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 feedback, address employee concerns, apply company policies fairly, and improve materials-management effectiveness and efficiency.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere through professional and constructive conduct and communication.
Participate in work-center and cross-functional improvement teams by attending meetings, completing action items, encouraging respectful discussion, and understanding goals and solutions.
Conduct business communications professionally and maintain company confidentiality in dealings with vendors and customers.
Practice safe procedures and perform general housekeeping.
Follow applicable job tools and plant requirements, including QAPs and work instructions.
Work for short periods at another Sonaca North America facility when needed to accommodate customer requirements or workflow variation.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other members of management.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with a company-match contribution, subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions.
Competitive wages.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance.
Short-term disability.
Long-term disability.
Employee assistance plan with access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources.
Wellness program.
Tuition assistance.