Production Control Supervisor

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials.  
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.
• Maintains correctly balanced inventory levels on all purchased material and supplies to prevent out of stock conditions and cash flow problems relating to inventory.
• Forecasts level of monthly shipments, finish and Past Due.
• Generates plan to achieve budgeted ship and finish goals.  Runs meetings, etc. to accomplish this.  
• Guarantees a continuous inventory supply, establish and maintains proper levels of inventory turns, and controls the level of backorders.
• Forecasts inventory levels to anticipate inventory levels and cash flow needs.
• Works closely with Marketing and Sales to properly forecast new product timelines and sales.
• Develop and provide leadership to the Planning personnel in effectively utilizing MRP, MPS and availability in the supply chain.
• Assist Purchasing personnel in enhancing their negotiating skills with the objective of continuous improvement in product cost, quality and delivery, and in developing long term supplier relationships and capabilities.
• Responsible for sourcing and supplying raw materials, outside services, as well as coordinating global procurement efforts.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the solutions to problems potentially affecting the flow of material and support of customers.
• Coordinates with accounting on matters involving inventory, costs and quantities.
• Play major role in the enhancement of improved communication and smooth interface between departments and individuals regarding plans, programs or problems. 
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• MRP (supply/demand process)
• JIT/Lean manufacturing knowledge and implementation skills
• APICS or CPIM certification a plus
• Personal Computer skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Problem solving
• Detail oriented
• Good communication skills including interpersonal and leadership skills