Job DescriptionEssential Job Functions: - Oversee and maintain production control planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and balance manpower and machine utilization.
- Investigate deviations to production schedules and ensure timely resolution.
- Provide accurate and timely customer order responses, ensuring that required schedules, materials, and systems are in place.
- Collaborate with the Operations Manager to develop production plans and forecasts.
- Develop and adjust sales forecasts based on release information and market conditions.
- Create strategies for efficient manufacturing and on-time product delivery to consistently meet customer requirements.
- Maintain optimum inventory levels to balance customer demand with carrying costs and minimize premium freight.
- Oversee changes in Bills of Material (BOM) with Engineering collaboration.
- Develop and implement visual inventory management systems on the production floor.
- Establish procedures and oversee annual physical inventory, including valuation and reconciliation.
- Monitor inventory adjustments, conduct cycle counting, and integrate sales forecasts with inventory and budget planning.
- Manage obsolete products and support Sales in removal activities.
- Manage departmental expenses within budget and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong cross-functional and strategic relationships across all levels of management.
- Motivate, coach, and develop staff to optimize performance and encourage personal/professional growth.
- Identify and develop internal talent through mentoring and succession planning.
- Maintain departmental Key Operating Procedures (KOPs) and ensure compliance with safety rules, UAW union contracts, and plant policies.
- Lead plant purchasing functions for both direct and indirect materials.
- Drive departmental accountability through KPI tracking, action item follow-up, and achievement of plant metric targets.
- Promote and integrate safety as a core responsibility alongside departmental objectives.
Qualifications: - Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in inventory management, planning, scheduling, and distribution within a manufacturing environment.
- Automotive supplier experience strongly desired.
- Proven track record of team leadership and performance improvement.
- Strong understanding of supply chain and manufacturing cost structures.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle/SAP preferred).
- Ability to utilize complex reporting and data analysis tools effectively.
Deliverables: - Departmental KOP reports and compliance.
- Achievement of overall departmental goals and objectives.
- Employee training, coaching, and development plans.
- Consistently high levels of plant customer satisfaction.
- Inventory accuracy and effective inventory level management.
- Documented continuous improvement initiatives.
- Reduction of inventory adjustments and obsolete stock.
- Support quality, environmental, and 5-S programs.
Education: - Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations, Logistics, or Engineering required.
- MBA or master's in supply chain management preferred.
- APICS certification highly preferred; CPIM strongly recommended.
If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!
