Packaging Production Control Manager — Lean & SAP Lead

Briggs & Stratton; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Manager of Production Control to lead the packaging department and oversee ~50 employees. You will manage production schedules, staffing, and cross-functional collaboration with purchasing, engineering, and sales using SAP and lean practices.

Lead Kaizen events, implement improvements, and coordinate new model introductions while managing inventory and obsolescence to meet on-time shipping goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (or equivalent Kaizen/continuous improvement leadership).
• 5+ years of progressive leadership in a high-volume packaging or manufacturing setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and inventory control systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and establish long-range manufacturing goals and objectives.
• Supervise staff to ensure orders are processed efficiently and inventory requirements are met.
• Oversee schedule planning, machine loading, material requirements, and procurement for max labor/equipment utilization.
• Maintain relationships between manufacturing, purchasing, engineering and sales for schedules and order status.
• Prepare production analysis charts, load forecasts, labor forecasts and project completion reports.
• Establish production schedules and take action to prevent delays, expedite rush orders.
• Develop production control system enhancements and manage obsolete inventory.
• Coordinate new model introductions and manage obsolescence of inventory.
• Interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning and directing work; diversity & EEO practices; performance management; budget responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Manager of Production Control to lead the packaging department and oversee ~50 employees. You will manage production schedules, staffing, and cross-functional collaboration with purchasing, engineering, and sales using SAP and lean practices.

Lead Kaizen events, implement improvements, and coordinate new model introductions while managing inventory and obsolescence to meet on-time shipping goals.