Production Control Manager

Loc Performance Products, LLC provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. Loc provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. Loc's St. Mary's, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at http://www.locperformance.comFLSA Status: ExemptApproved Date: 8/28/18Approved By: Dept. VPJob Title: Production Control ManagerDepartment: PurchasingSummary The Production Control Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Develop/maintain material and inventory control systems supporting customers with on-time delivery. Support material activity associated with a directed buy process and assist in resolving contract management issues impacting material availability. Manage accurate inventory records for all parts within (PLEX) ERP system. Monitor material flow between suppliers, PLEX and the customer. Analyze part specifications to resolve routing issues with engineering. Verify all receiving documents and resolve receiving discrepancies. Manage material scheduling, engineering change process and monthly freights budgets. Establish and maintain strong relationships with the supplier and customer. Support the team with material storage issues; along with shipping and receiving dock. Assist in development and continuous improvement of plant layout. Monitor and verify materials pipeline to support Materials Requirement Plan (MRP). Resolve supplier performance issues to ensure zero-defect with quality. Minimize materials freight expenses.Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.Quantity of WorkThe quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.Quality of WorkThe ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.Judgement/Knowledge of JobKnowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.Attendance/DependabilityPunctuality and attendance.Teamwork/ AttitudeWillingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.Initiative/IndependenceThe degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.Adherence to PolicyFollow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.Adherence to SafetyFollow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and seven to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.