Production Control Specialist

Parker•Foraker, IN

About The Position

The Production Control Specialist participates in the development and refinement of production schedules. The Production Control Specialist directly tracks and analyzes new and ongoing orders, implementing production changes as required, while balancing inventory quantities. The PCS works closely with procurement to maintain satisfactory levels of raw materials to meet production objectives.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-4 years experience in inventory and production control preferred and/or 4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.
Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices

Responsibilities

Manages all division inventory relating to records and tracking of materials.
Writes production schedules based on customer orders and line capacity.
Determines and oversees production and shipment goals.
Communicates and coordinates with logistics and procurement when inventory levels drop below production needs.
Adheres to the inventory reduction program by consistently evaluating inventory levels to prevent and/or identify excess.
Utilizing schedules developed by Division Production Control Manager and/or the Material Planning Manager, track sequence and lead times of manufacturing operations.
Performs the required system transactions needed to support the receipt, storage and transferring of material.