Production/Inventory Control Manager

Altium Packaging • Harvard, IL

121d • $64,500 - $79,300

About The Position

The Production Inventory Control manager establishes, plans and coordinates plant production schedules; ensure the flow of materials, parts and assemblies between or within departments and maintain accurate inventory of goods. Role will include, but is not limited to the following:

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree or equivalent of 4+ years related work experience in inventory control, logistics, or related discipline.
• Three plus years of experience in logistics in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience with Warehouse Management Systems required. JDE experience a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement focus highly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficient computer skills to include Office 365 (Excel, Word, Power Point) in addition to order management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule customer orders in the most economical manner and all required materials are available for production in a timely manner.
• Work with Plant Accounting to resolve discrepancies identified in Material Usage Variance accounts.
• Production entry and work order management.
• Review with production team/Quality/CSR regarding machine issues/DT/PM and the impact it may have on the OEE & customers.
• Cycle Count, Negative Inventory, customer owned Inventory.
• Manage customer owned inventory and filled goods.
• BOM review of finished goods inventory SKUs and submitted updates to DMG.
• Ensure there are no quality issues or production interruptions or errors & delays due to your lack of giving or seeking information with the Sales department.
• Executes surveys, obtains statistical data, carries our evaluations, etc. as directed.
• Keeps respective purchasing employees within plants up to date on supplier status and general efficiency.
• Maintains, amends, controls, records, and documents as directed.
• Enters daily production reports, schedule customer orders in the most economical manner and all required materials are available for production in a timely manner.
• EDI order management - filled goods.
• Assists in the establishment, control, and utilization of a cost-effective list of suppliers.
• Conducts negotiations in respect to sources of supply, prices, etc. Obtaining and administering quotations as necessary.
• Assists in the maintenance, organization, and consolidation of suppliers lists in respect to components, raw materials, and miscellaneous commodities.
• Issues purchase orders in accordance with existing policy as directed - stock and none stock PO's.
• Assists in the maintenance of appropriate administrative requirements relative to procurement of all commodities including quotes, price lists, quality assessments, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Company holidays and vacation days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Learning and training opportunities.
• Bonus potential.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees