Summary/Objective
The Production & Inventory Manager is responsible to plan, control, and manage the flow of finished product and inventory levels in the most efficient and cost-effective way to meet customer demand. He/She will manage the Production Scheduler(s), Production Coordinator(s) and Materials/Inventory Coordinator to ensure the proper jobs (shipping dates) are scheduled in with the correct steel and availability of the dies and presses.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates the Chicago plant's production by scheduling jobs based on customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities, while helping to maximize productivity
- Makes final decisions concerning what jobs go into production
- Follows through verifying all scheduled jobs are properly placed and run on time
- Makes proper decisions pertaining to customer needs, material needs, and production capacity
- Resolves scheduling problems and the differences between customer needs, Sales, Customer Service personnel, and plant personnel
- Plant Problem Resolution (Determine course of action for inoperable plant equipment, product shipment variations, etc.)
- Responsible for maintaining Kan-Ban systems, safety stock, and an adequate level of finished goods
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree (Operations, Industrial or Engineering Management preferred)
- 5+ years' experience in production planning or materials management
- Experience with an ERP system; ability to easily extract data (Oracle preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced experience with Excel)
Competencies
- Strong analytical skills; problem solver
- Good interpersonal, leadership, verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of policies and procedures of operation; complies with and applies policies and procedures appropriately
- Keeps current with and effectively applies new work methods, skills, and technologies to complete work
- Demonstrates the willingness and competence to work in multiple functional areas
- Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work effectively to produce measurable results
- Assesses situations accurately and determines appropriate action
- Identifies and utilizes resources effectively and responsibly
- Takes ownership for own self-development
Work Environment
- General office environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Benefits start Day 1 - including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) (with company contribution and employee match)
- Performance-based pay increases
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Work with a team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Our base pay for this position is $120k to $130k reflective of the candidates' experience.