Production Controller I

Cirrus•Duluth, MN

5d•$42,166 - $63,249•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Controller works with Supervisors to plan and manage production tasks to improve runtime and throughput using capacity analysis on the production line. Monitor supply and demand through ERP system while reporting out through KPIs to support the business plan. Plan and monitor material movement in production cycles to ensure continuous operations. This position is a member of Line Support Team (LST) consisting of a Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, and a Quality representative.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field OR 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain
Certified in 1 area of production
Experience with purchasing, expediting, MRP/ERP systems, quality/continuous improvement initiatives, manufacturing safety practices and MS Office application
Efficient in record keeping and preparation of reports; capable of reviewing other people's work and determining accuracy and conformity to standards.
Strong communications skills
Excellent organizational skills, must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly

Responsibilities

Leads the Supply Chain function within Line Support Team (LST) to ensure parts are delivered to Point of Use (POU) on time to meet operational needs
Measures linearity performance to the daily rate (MPS) and reports out at the LST standup meetings and ensures the recovery plan provided by operations meets downstream customer needs.
Ensures the production line is supported with material to move the line on time and at the highest quality level (proactive visual inspection of RIP health, coverage for material handler absences, risk tool date analytics, etc.)
Responds to any line stopping shortage (red light condition) within the area by working with purchasing and materials teams to supply needed part as soon as possible
Leads communication, drives, and enforces material Kanban standards for assigned area of responsibility
Drives root cause and corrective action for shortages and variances to processes
Ensures area of responsibility is always ready for supply chain quality system audit
Schedules and sequences work orders daily to meet the production schedule including creation, release/sequence, updates and closure per the COS Principles/supply chain SOP’s available in Windchill/UKG
Maintains all area shortage reports and acts as the conduit between Materials Management, Procurement and the assigned LST
Leads change management introduction of new parts in assigned area including but not limited to, engineering change, sales order changes, and deferred work
Maintains visual management standards in the area assigned (6S) of LST supply chain area
Escalates part shortage issues per the defined escalation process and provides updates to the LST (line support team) or daily standup meetings
Reviews closed work orders to understand variances and corrections required weekly
Leads continuous improvement activities across the assigned production line
Documents changes to standard processes in area of responsibility
Leads cross-training efforts for other production controllers within area of responsibility
Reviews MRB (Material Review Board) with LST items prior to processing and assigns proper department codes
Manages the processing of MRB items back to MRB cage by ensuring Manufacturing and Quality are processing items in a timely manner
Maintains ERP via data verification and entry with correct production lead times, required stocking quantities and kanban locations
Coordinates the manufacturing of all Aftermarket parts in the assigned work cell to achieve on time delivery to the work order
Executes the enterprise cycle count program by completing recount for assigned production line

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
Well-being:Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations