Production Control Manager

We are continuing to grow! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Production Control Manager position at our Renton location.

Production Control Manager

Location(s): Renton, WA

Job Type: Full-time - Exempt

Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)

Dental, Vision, Prescription

Life and AD&D Insurance

Company-sponsored 401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!

15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available to use immediately!

Annual Salary: $140,000 - $175,000

The Production Control Manager directs and coordinates production scheduling, production control, material planning, and financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy and customer service. Examines existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Directs the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

• Establish and supervise production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking the progress of production, and reviewing factors that affect schedules.
• Develops the overall master schedule, prioritizing manufacturing operations based on customer need and operational efficiencies.
• Optimize the use of the MRP system for increased efficiency across multiple levels of organization.
• Coordinate and work closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Programs to ensure on-time delivery by establishing and monitoring schedules to identify and address any issues proactively.
• Direct interface with sales regarding deliveries and schedule changes. Provide sales with status and updates as requested.
• Create, update, and monitor available capacity against required capacity for all capital equipment.
• Work with production management and upper management to resolve capacity issues.
• Determine optimal inventory levels that balance cost and customer service, and increase inventory turns.
• Continuously monitor inventory to minimize excess and obsolete items, and collaborate with purchasing, finance, and customer programs to mitigate their effects.
• Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and processes that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control. This includes developing and managing KPIs for the supply chain, scheduling, and delivery.
• Monitor and measure new product launches to schedule.
• Provide input on new designs to limit cost and streamline manufacturability.
• Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
• Collaborate with material suppliers across various disciplines (prepreg, additives, core materials, and metallic manufacturing) to develop repeatable and sustainable processes for both quick-turn development and at-scale production.
• Organized and able to manage multiple changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices and technology trends in the supply chain field, including lean methodologies.

• Extensive knowledge of best practices and technology trends in supply chain, including lean methodologies.
• Understanding of manufacturing requirements, planning, and computerized materials control programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with individuals and/or teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to train and mentor team members.
• Working knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and bills of materials (experience with Epicor ERP system a plus, but not required).

A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Five or more years of progressive experience in production planning, including the management of professional employees.

APICS certification strongly desired.