Production Control Manager jobs in Reading, PA

High Concrete Group LLC combines innovation, proven technology, more than three-quarters of a century's experience as a precast company, and nearly 50 years as a precaster to give our customers the first-rate service, technical support, and precast products they need to bring their designs to life.

Our precast company is a leading producer of architectural and structural wall panels, and the nation's largest producer of precast concrete parking structures. We've provided structure and enclosure systems, components, and accessories for virtually every kind of project including corporate, cultural, government, educational, institutional, multi-unit residential buildings, sports stadiums and arenas, retail, industrial, correctional facilities, and warehouse structures. We are currently searching for a Production Control Analyst. This position is located in Denver, PA.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for three major functions: monthly forecast reconciliation, material reconciliation, and project closeout. The tasks to be performed revolve around material and labor information, processing, and accuracy in HCG systems. As important as data management is the ability to analyze root cause and propose/execute corrective actions when there are discrepancies. Collaboration and effective communication with materials manager, plant managers, finance team, engineering team, project managers, business systems analyst and VP of Operations is essential. Ancillary duties include training, systems testing and validation, process change and implementation, and report creation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform data mining and analysis of labor and material information for forecast reconciliation, inventory accuracy, and project closeout.
• Regarding forecast reconciliation specifically, pull data/reports, facilitate production forecast meeting monthly, document meeting outcome, and coordinate resulting actions.
• Serve as a resource for problem solving and root cause analysis of operations data issues.
• Serve as a resource to maintain and update any necessary changes to production orders in relation to Labor Hours, BOM’s, etc.
• Communicate BOM discrepancies for resolution.
• Support ERP transactions, process policies, and improvements.
• Provide ERP / systems training and documentation as needed.
• In collaboration with Business Systems Analyst and IT, coordinate ERP system oversight and issue resolution.
• Provide training and serve as main point of contact for individuals tasked with resolving Controlling Goods Issued (COGI) issues in SAP.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned to support internal customer demands.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Attends various meetings, training seminars, and special courses, etc.
• Act as HCG Information Technology project consultant regarding process and affects.
• Complete required professional development

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 - 5 years of work experience in ERP system maintenance (SAP preferred).
• Proficient in Excel and Pivot Table analysis tools.
• Demonstrated labor and materials forecasting facilitation and analysis abilities.
• Working basic knowledge of blueprints.
• Ability to handle complex problems and unexpected situations, including making recommendations on resolution.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working for The High Companies:

High Concrete Group LLC combines innovation, proven technology, more than three-quarters of a century’s experience as a precast company, and nearly 50 years as a precaster.

• Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs which are job related and approved in advance by your supervisor.
• Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential assistance for any type of personal issue you or your eligible dependents are experiencing.
• High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers working at least 1,000 hours per year and employed for at least two years. Recipients are awarded $4,000 for each year they are enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited degree program.
• Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplifies The High Philosophy and who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide "Good Measure."
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers. Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date. You may carry over a portion of your hours into the next anniversary year.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)