Production Control Specialist

STENA•Baltimore, MD

4d•$63,500 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Control Specialist, you will coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Requires mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge. Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, i.e Supply Chain, Business, etc. or H.S Diploma with at least four years of related work experience.
This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computer software including spreadsheet and database applications. Proficiency in Excel is a requirement.
Knowledge of shop floor control software, its implementation, and material planning.
Knowledge of data management systems and processes.
Knowledge of research and statistical analysis.
Skill in both verbal and written communication.
Skill in organizing, planning, analyzing, and coordinating.
Skill in effective problem resolution and decision making.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skill in interpreting manufacturing build plans to understand the flow of product.

Responsibilities

Drives the conversion of planned orders to process and production.
Controls production priorities and assists with resource planning.
Maintains status reports of production parts and assemblies showing part identification, quantities, Master Production Schedule (MPS) start and completion dates.
Executes capacity requirements planning to maximize machine utilization and establishes machine priorities.
Partners with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Tooling, and Quality Control to facilitate the manufacture and flow of product.
Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives to support business Key Process Indicators (KPI’s).
Facilitates meetings to review schedule status, highlighting potential risk in meeting delivery requirements and suggesting appropriate corrective measures.
Maintains status of raw materials and material shelf-life requirements.
Manages shop consumable materials in support of manufacturing operations.
Instructs subordinate personnel on the movement of product throughout the facility
Optimizes inventory position (both WIP and finished goods)
Maintains FIFO management, when necessary, to reduce and control aged WIP