Production Control Manager

Job Description
SUMMARY:
Participates in the development and refinement of production schedules. The selected individual will directly track and analyze new and ongoing orders, implement production changes as required and coordinating changes with Production Management and Customer Service. This individual will work closely with procurement to maintain satisfactory levels of raw materials to meet production objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages records and tracking of materials.
Creates production schedules based on customer orders and line capacity.
Determines and oversees the production and shipment goals.
Communicates and coordinates with vendors when inventory levels drop below production needs.
Consistently evaluates inventory levels to prevent and/or identify excess.
Utilizing schedules to track sequence and lead times of manufacturing operations.
Ability to evaluate MRP output, assess accuracy and ensure Work Orders are released on time.
Evaluate scheduled requirements vs work flow readiness and identify exceptions/issues
Assess potential material constraints and collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks.
Develop and utilize planning factors to optimize the flow of supply and demand (BOM, attrition, lot sizing/ material lead times/ manufacturing cycle times).
Ensure timely and accurate system transactions/reports from release to completion.
Demonstrate proficiency with MRP systems tools to generate and analyze reports and metrics. Strong skills with MS Excel and ability to create spreadsheets
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
May assume additional duties and responsibilities as directed and required.