Production Control Director jobs in Mississippi

The Production Control Department is responsible for decision-making and approval authorities regarding production plans. This position will be required to ensure the proper running of MPS and MRP, oversee purchasing, planning, inventory control, logistics, and flow of material by utilizing PLEX.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years in metal stamping operation
• Minimum of six years of experience in production control with four or more years in a management role within an automotive and/or manufacturing environment
• Must have previous supervisory/management experience
• Good people/communication skills required
• Must have satisfactory attendance and safety record
• Must be proficient with Microsoft office suites
• PLEX experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing/implementing the master schedule from customer requests
• Resolve unique circumstances and special requests
• Monitor and report daily production results versus schedule
• Identifies raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules
• Develop and control the material handling function to assure effective flow of material within the plant
• Confirms material supply and demand
• Analyze and control the level of inventory of finished goods and work in process. Plan layouts to achieve maximum material movement efficiency
• Minimize scrap and slow-moving parts
• Resolve problems concerning shipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders
• Responsible for planning physical inventory to achieve maximum efficiency
• Ability to develop and implement positive employee relations
• Oversee manpower planning
• Must be able to provide leadership to team members in order to accomplish tasks at hand
• Must be able to develop team members
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Maintain Production Control department policies (FIFO, 5S, KPI)
• Work with UPS (Unipres Production Systems)to implement and maintain department
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Safety

• Observe and follow Unipres rules and regulations
• Maintain satisfactory work area through implementation of 5S

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Cost

• Develop cost reduction activities for Production Control department

If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for maintaining high-quality production standards in manufacturing, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Forest, MS 39074 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Forest, MS 39074: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person