Production Control Supervisor

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials.  


• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.


• Maintains correctly balanced inventory levels on all purchased material and supplies to prevent out of stock conditions and cash flow problems relating to inventory.


• Forecasts level of monthly shipments, finish and Past Due.


• Generates plan to achieve budgeted ship and finish goals.  Runs meetings, etc. to accomplish this.  


• Guarantees a continuous inventory supply, establish and maintains proper levels of inventory turns, and controls the level of backorders.


• Forecasts inventory levels to anticipate inventory levels and cash flow needs.


• Works closely with Marketing and Sales to properly forecast new product timelines and sales.


• Develop and provide leadership to the Planning personnel in effectively utilizing MRP, MPS and availability in the supply chain.


• Assist Purchasing personnel in enhancing their negotiating skills with the objective of continuous improvement in product cost, quality and delivery, and in developing long term supplier relationships and capabilities.


• Responsible for sourcing and supplying raw materials, outside services, as well as coordinating global procurement efforts.


• Assists in the development and implementation of the solutions to problems potentially affecting the flow of material and support of customers.


• Coordinates with accounting on matters involving inventory, costs and quantities.


• Play major role in the enhancement of improved communication and smooth interface between departments and individuals regarding plans, programs or problems. 


• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• MRP (supply/demand process)


• JIT/Lean manufacturing knowledge and implementation skills


• APICS or CPIM certification a plus


• Personal Computer skills


• Organizational and planning skills


• Problem solving


• Detail oriented


• Good communication skills including interpersonal and leadership skills