Production Control Specialist - 1st Shift

Dayton-Phoenix Group•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Control Specialist will be responsible for managing inventories, analyzing inventory levels, evaluating production needs and demand, and releasing/managing job orders for production. This role ensures that capacity and inventory are considered in establishing the manufacturing plan and develops and implements a schedule that aligns with the material plan. The specialist will conduct inventory and capacity reviews, submit changes to the master scheduler, and ensure timely management of customer change requests. They will also manage and update the ERP system to smooth the ordering schedule and manage effective dates for ramp up/ramp down of material. The role involves interfacing with Manufacturing and Sales when customer ship dates are at risk, and with the shipping department to ensure customer on-time delivery. The specialist will develop, track, and report agreed-upon KPIs, manage material planning parameters, and expedite material as needed. Daily reports will be run to identify late material and adjust due dates. The position ensures business plan objectives and customer needs are met on-time, considering supplier lead times, daily production, capacity, and current inventory levels. Coordination of production activities related to product phase out, obsolescence, and new product introductions is also a key responsibility. The role supports shop floor operations by releasing and managing job orders and coordinates customer order expedites with the Sales Team and shop floor operations. Any other duties as assigned by the Materials Management Supervisor or Manager will also be performed.

Requirements

ERP and MRP experience required
Strong computer skills to include Excel, Word and Power Point
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, complete tasks, and function well in a fast-paced environment
Diligent attention to detail
Ability to analyze information, problem solve, and evaluate results to choose the best solution
Able to function well as part of a team
Able to work independently and efficiently
Strong Continuous Improvement and customer focus
Familiar with ISO/TS Requirements
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, supply chain management, inventory control and other techniques
High school diploma or GED required
3 – 5 years of materials planning and/or scheduling experience in manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure that capacity and inventory are considered in establishing the manufacturing plan.
Develop and implement a schedule that aligns with the material plan.
Conduct inventory and capacity reviews and submit changes to the master scheduler.
Ensure timely management of customer change requests.
Manage and update the ERP system to smooth the ordering schedule.
Manage effectively dates in the ERP system for ramp up/ramp down of material in support of activities.
Interface with Manufacturing and Sales per procedures when customer ship date is at risk.
Interface with shipping department to ensure customer on-time delivery.
Develop, track and report agreed upon KPIs.
Manage material planning parameters for all procured and fabricated products.
Expedite material as needed.
Run reports daily to identify late material and if due date needs adjusted.
Ensure business plan objectives and customer needs are met on-time, while considering supplier lead times, daily production, capacity, and current inventory levels.
Coordinate production activities related to product phase out and obsolescence.
Coordinate production activities related to new product introductions.
Support shop floor operations by releasing and managing job orders.
Coordinate customer order expedites with Sales Team and shop floor operations.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Materials Management Supervisor or Manager.