Production Control Lead – Scheduling & Operations

Kato Engineering, Inc.; Mankato (MN); Vor Ort; USD 73.000 - 109.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary with bonus

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Zusammenfassung

Nidec in Mankato, MN is seeking a Production Control Unit Manager to lead the flow of materials, work orders, and finished goods, ensuring schedules are safe, efficient, and on time. This on-site role collaborates with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Maintenance and Shipping to keep customer commitments.

The Production Control team drives inventory accuracy and readiness, with a focus on eliminating bottlenecks and improving overall manufacturing performance to support on-time

Qualifikationen

• 2-5 years of experience in the planning field and knowledge of the principles and practices of planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and data manipulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead, mentor, and develop Production Control Clerks.
• Establish priorities and drive accountability within the Production Control team.
• Partner with the Master Scheduler and Manufacturing Leadership to develop and execute production plans.
• Maintain production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, material availability, and business priorities.
• Monitor schedule adherence, work order progression, and shipping performance; escalate risks impacting delivery.
• Coordinate production activities across manufacturing operations, including machining, welding, assembly, test, paint, military, aftermarket, and shipping.
• Ensure work orders are released, staged, and completed according to production schedules.
• Drive inventory accuracy, material availability, and effective WIP management to support production flow.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Warehouse, and outsourced suppliers to resolve shortages and support production requirements.
• Lead production readiness reviews and participate in daily and weekly planning meetings.
• Ensure Oracle transactions, planning parameters, and system data support operational requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, inventory performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate material movement and remove barriers affecting productivity, schedule attainment, and customer commitments.

Kenntnisse

Planning experience

ERP data extraction

MS Office

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Pivot Tables

X-Lookup

Jobbeschreibung

Nidec in Mankato, MN is seeking a Production Control Unit Manager to lead the flow of materials, work orders, and finished goods, ensuring schedules are safe, efficient, and on time. This on-site role collaborates with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Maintenance and Shipping to keep customer commitments.

The Production Control team drives inventory accuracy and readiness, with a focus on eliminating bottlenecks and improving overall manufacturing performance to support on-time