Work directly with and manage Production Control and Material Management Team of five (5)
Manage the scheduling of all finished goods and work in process
Communicate with sales and customer service on any issues or opportunities
Assist in development and execution of plant budgets
Work with Demand Planning to determine capacity issues on new business
Manage the creation of all bills of materials for finished goods
Evaluate machine utilization to help determine the most cost-effective scheduling process
Help in developing plans and coordinate all necessary materials for new products
Track and communicate all forecast variances to sales and Demand Planning
Identify bottlenecks and potential capacity constraints
Maintain an OTIFNE score of 97% or higher
Purchase and manage all paper, resin, and packaging inventories to ensure all equipment runs according to schedules
Ensure that all corporate purchasing agreements and policies are followed on parts and supplies
Develop and source new suppliers for both raw materials, parts, and supplies
Implement cost reductions in all aspects of purchasing and scheduling
Ensure achievement of safety goals through developing and supporting a culture of following defined safety procedures
Ensure desired level of employee engagement within the Production Control and Material Management Team

5-7 years of progressive work experience in production control, purchasing and/or material management within a complex manufacturing environment
5-7 years of supervisory experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to collaborate and communicate effectively with all levels of employees
Demonstrated ability to utilize time management and multi-tasking skills
Software Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and SAP and QAD
Strong analytical, critical thinking and organizational skills, and detail orientation
Demonstrated ability to implement creative solutions
High level of integrity to ensure accurate reporting of data
Demonstrated ability to work independently without a great need of supervision
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

Production Control Manager

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