Production Control Director jobs in Minneapolis, MN

SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for assisting the production planning team to coordinate all aspects of the production schedule for all departments. Conducts daily product reviews to assess semi-finish and finish inventory levels, re-order amounts, and assist with planning for future product needs. Also involved with, data entry, material monitoring, and creating and monitoring production orders. Communicates with multiple departments, supervisors, and other personnel daily.

The role will learn all aspect of the Production Control Planning Process and Production Planning systems to be able to back up team members when out and to grow into a Production Control Planner preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prints production orders, organizes them, and delivers them to the shop.
• Tracks down live orders in the shop and expedites when needed.
• Assists Sales with availability checks and material substitutions as needed.
• Follow up with supplier on past due purchase orders & any shortages needed for production.
• Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability and production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided to meet customer demand.
• Work order generation
• Data entry of completed pick lists from the shop
• Maintain data accuracy in MRP system
• Set up routings for work orders
• Work with inventory personnel to help maintain accurate inventories; to keep an accurate perpetual inventory.
• Consults with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares production reports.
• Perform administrative duties related to planning.
• Other Production Planning duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to problem solve, take supervision and direction from Managers at all levels.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook software.
• Strong aptitude for timeliness, organization, and ability to manage logistics.
• Able to work to under pressure in fast paced world.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of confidence and energy level.
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Two year college degree desired, with 1-3 years’ experience in supporting manufacturing, engineering and/or maintenance repair and operations.
• Experience with production scheduling and inventory control.
• An understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, or pull systems.
• Accounting background helpful

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Relevant college degree or directly applicable experience helpful.
• Strong computer proficiency
• Strong past demonstration of timeliness, organization, and ability to manage logistics.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Strong desire to address issues and escalate them when found.
Strong ability to communicate issues tactfully with supervisors while maintaining positive relationships.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic mathematics used (calculations using simple formulas)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office (sitting computer work)
Office (printing and packeting)

Office (Data entry)
Shop (tracking down and expediting)
Equipment used: Computer (PC), calculator, copier, other standard office equipment

WORK SCHEDULE
Days

COMPENSATION
Hourly – Office Clerical
Overtime requires management approval

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn Park, MN 55445: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person