Production Control Specialist

Production Control Specialist

HOPKINSVILLE, KENTUCKY, United States

Job Description

About Metalsa: We are a global leader with over 65 years of experience in the automotive industry, manufacturing safe, sustainable products that move people around the world. We're building a better future by enriching communities every day, driven by our commitment to people, innovation, and our planet.

Position Overview

• SBU: Hopkinsville

• Area: Materials

• Position Classification: Salaried, Exempt

• Reports to: Materials Planning Coordinator

• Number of Direct Reports: See org chart

• Number of Indirect Reports: See org chart

Role Objective: As a Production Control Specialist, your objective is to ensure timely delivery of all components to support production requirements.

What will your day look like?

• Forecasting supplier requirements

• Cycle count validation and feedback

• Review purchase orders and place order to suppliers

• Analyze inventory daily

• Identify potential problem part numbers

• Track and update QAD, Customer's Systems: On QAD - Min/Max, Period orders, transit times, QPC

• Maintain supplier performance metrics

• Communicate problems to the appropriate supplier

• Follow up with corrective actions/spot buys to ensure no interruptions in production

• Monitor and maintain bills of material and QAD system

• Additional responsibilities as required - this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change

Safety Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner and encourage others to do so

• Report all unsafe acts and conditions immediately

• Use our Innovation process and the team concept to improve safety in the plant

• Be proactively involved with improving working conditions

Quality Responsibilities

• Offer ideas for improvement of all systems and help implement them

• Lead area in achieving plant quality objectives/goals

• 100% on-time delivery to customer

• 0 PPM on parts

• Understand customer needs and work towards meeting and exceeding them

Housekeeping

• Maintain the appearance of a World Class Facility

• Actively support full implementation of the 5S's, using it to approach and keep all areas clean, neat and properly maintained

Continuous Improvement / Training

• Actively involved with the Metalsa Model practices

Priority 1 - Mandatory | Priority 2 - Important | Priority 3 - Ideal

Working Relationships

• Internal: Customer, Supplier

• External: Customer, Supplier

Education & Experience

Education

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent (Required)

• Associate's degree and/or 3 years in Materials roles (Preferred)

Experience

• QAD/ERP experience (Required)

• Experience in new program coordination & engineering changes preferred (Required)

• Experience in direct dealings with O.E.M., customers & suppliers (Required)

• Participation in a significant role on the MOS, either deploying a practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving or other applied leadership experience (Required)

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

• QAD, ERP or similar system; basic troubleshooting

• Knowledge of freight arrangements, cycle counting procedures & bill of materials

• Knowledge of manufacturing Bill of Material and MRP

• Adept at math/calculating raw material needs

• Quality Management Systems

• Human Development Management

• Cross functional leadership

• Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Management Fundamentals

• Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming)

• Logistics

Key Success Factors: Leadership Competencies

• Ethics and Values

• Integrity and Trust

• Customer Focus

• Compassion

• Listening

• Work/Life Balance

• Perseverance

• Personal Disclosure

• Self-Knowledge

• Drive for Results

• Personal Learning

• Interpersonal Savvy

• Conflict Management

• Priority Setting

• Planning

• Presentation Skills

• Learning on the Fly

• Business Acumen

• Problem Solving

• Organizational Agility

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear

• The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or touch

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to visually focus

Additional Comments

• Excellent communication, team orientation and presentation skills; Good organizational and time management skills; Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude

• Excellent control of stress, proactively and ability to work under pressure; Analytical ability, problem solving and planning skills; Must have problem solving skills; Ability to consistently meet deadlines

• Must have a good attendance record of no more than 3 points

• No disciplinary action against you in the past year; Fast-paced, organized and resourceful

• Able to travel (drive and/or take a flight)

• Prompt and regular attendance

• Able to work overtime with little or no notice and to change shifts

• Ability to work weekends

• Be on call after hours and on weekends

• Must have a good evaluation record

Why You'll Love Working Here: At Metalsa, you'll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and endless opportunities to grow your career.

Your Perks Include:

• Vacation, personal time, and paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.

• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) company match, flexible spending account (FSA), health reimbursement account (HRA).

• Tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunities, and professional training programs.

• Exclusive employee discounts and more!

Job Info

• Job Schedule: Full time

• Location: 301 Bill Bryan Boulevard, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, 42240, US