Production Controller

Overview

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to address the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

• Daily Tier review attendance
• Work with the supply chain team to effectively manage the escalation process for both internal and external supply
• Review materials availability (X-Chart / Mismatch)
• Support supervisor in managing Lines of Balance for each Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) within their responsibility
• Develop production and kitting plans
• Manage work order release in line with MPS requirement
• Manage escalation process when a sustained deviation from plan occurs
• Management of engineering change introduction
• Management of SAP inventory transactions in line with agreed processes
• Collaborate with Production Execution Team, production schedules, materials, and equipment to ensure on-time in-full delivery to all customers
• Communicate all customer delivery commitments
• Provide daily updates on delivery misses and capture root cause
• Investigate customer reschedule requests and analyze MRP/Sales Impact and communicate
• Support Monthly S&OP Process with data input and meeting discussions
• Support team in the use of ACE tools (5s, TPM, Turnback collection)
• Work with suppliers and internal network to mitigate gaps in material supply
• Provide timely communication to manufacturing, engineering, and other relevant internal functional personnel
• Analyze and evaluate bids to select best supplier
• Issue and update purchase orders in SAP
• Expedite parts and evaluate vendor reliability
• Track daily supplier shipments
• Perform price justifications
• Control the flow of incoming materials to efficiently meet manufacturing requirements
• Develop/enhance work instructions to implement best practices/lessons learned and ensure repeatability of tasks
• Comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business/operations/supply chain or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of production planning experience
• Experience and demonstrated success within a planning role
• Proficient in SAP Planning and Shop Floor Execution
• Good understanding of SAP Inventory Management
• Experience in generating and communicating capacity plans
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Strong analytical skills with advanced MS Office skills (VBA advantageous)
• Understanding of business KPI’s and financial goals
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, and work in a team
• Knowledge in manufacturing operation systems (ACE/6 Sigma)

$60,000 to $70,000 per year

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

This role is considered an on-site position located in Windsor Locks, CT.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Due to the nature of the work, no travel is required.

Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability