Manager, Production Control

DENSO North America; Guelph; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry seeks a Manager for Production Control in Guelph. This role involves overseeing production planning, inventory management, and logistics while leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, significant managerial experience, and a solid grasp of supply chain processes.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans

Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Discretionary Bonus Program

Career Development and Ongoing Training

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a managerial role, overseeing production planning.
• In-depth knowledge of production planning with proven understanding.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in management meetings, preparing and presenting updates.
• Leverage lean manufacturing methodologies for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, Business administration or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Cigma

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Summary

TheManager for Production Controlhas overall accountability for mid- and long-term forecast activities related to NPI, production planning, inventory management, order fulfillment, Packaging & Logistics.This role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience in production planning, scheduling, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Manage increasingly competing priorities and deadlines, providing outstanding support to internal partners and customers in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and utilize data to make real time decisions and strategic planning.
• Effectively use problem solving tools to identify root cause and implement interim and permanent corrective actions.
• Set clear goals and KPIs, regularly monitoring performance and providing feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
• Point of escalation for production planning issues, supporting the team in resolving challenges related to scheduling, capacity, demand fluctuations or logistic issues.
• Participate in weekly, monthly Management meetings including preparing and presenting updates on Delivery, Production Planning, and Inventory Management
• Develop or update standard work processes to support current business requirements.
• Assist in all aspects of organizational objectives and support, including team morale and interface with senior leadership regarding solutions to complex issues.
• Support Daily Genba Management
• Leverage lean manufacturing methodologies to influence continuous improvement and execution; as well as partner with business partners to streamline processes and foster cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members while maintaining productivity and morale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, Business administration or equivalent related work experience.
• 5-10 year of experience in managerial role, overseeing production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing, preferably within the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of production planning with proven understanding of component ordering forecasting and customer demand.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and performance tracking
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing process, materials, and Tier 1 supplier requirements, including kanban systems, quality, and delivery standards
• Strong analytical skills, ability to analyze data and forecast demand.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems production scheduling software (Cigma), and advance excel.
• Problem-Solving Skills, including leading root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Salary CAD $99,000-$123,000.

Benefits Summary

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Registered Pension Plan
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center (varies by location)
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Cafeteria and food markets (varies by location)
• Volunteer opportunities
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)