What you will do Under general direction and in conformance with Divisional policies, procedures and objectives, plans and controls the production and warehousing activities and the inventory investment of a branch plant. Plans, develops necessary procedures and directs the activities for which responsible. Provides analysis, counsel, advice and recommendations where appropriate to assist plant in achieving goals and objectives. You will own end-to-end service performance at an account level and proactively flag and communicate service risks to the account team and customers. Responsible to Division Manager, Production Control for compliance with Division policies and procedures
How you will do it - Analyzes customer orders and sales forecasts to prepare plant production and inventory plans.
- Reviews actual plant performance against sales and production plans. Recommends corrective action(s) to bring results in line with plans or recommends change in production and inventory plans to recognize differences between actual and forecasts.
- Directs and monitors production control activities to assure that balanced inventories are maintained and that production and purchase releases are scheduled to meet production and inventory investment objectives.
- Plans and directs the activities for which responsible such as Shipping, Warehousing, Production Scheduling, and Inventory Control (raw materials and finished goods)
- May be responsible for directing purchasing activity for expense items. Maintains contact with all vendors of material and components to insure uninterrupted supply. Resolves discrepancies concerning items that fail to meet in-coming quality standards.
- CMS Principle Champion for Material Control
- Prepares capacity planning analyses. Recommends purchase of additional capacity where necessary.
- Assists in developing and maintaining the integrity of computerized production/inventory control systems. Supervises the operation of such systems. Insures data integrity by developing systematic cycle counting to maintain accuracy.
- Directs warehousing activities and insures adherence to governmental safety and health regulations and personnel policies and procedures.
- Performs special assignments and analyses as directed by Plant Manager or Division Manager, Production Control.
What we look forRequirements- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Technical or business field.
- 3- 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience successfully supervising a team
- Minimum of 3 years of experience planning and/or participating in the forecasting process
- Experience reviewing and interpreting data while able to effectively tell the story of the data to others at any level of the organization
- Previous experience setting KPIs and metrics in a team environment
Preferred- SAP experience desired; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; CPIM preferred, but not required
Our fully integrated plant in Canby Oregon-Clackamas County manufactures batteries for cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks and will soon celebrate 50 years in operation. We opened our doors in 1973 and now employ more than 235 people and operate six days per week. Our employees are actively involved in the community and support a variety of local organizations, including the Rotary Club and neighborhood schools.
What you get:- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
- Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
