Production Control Manager

Adient plc; Clanton (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc in Clanton, AL is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to lead production control activities, plan level production schedules, and manage buffers and inventory for timely delivery. The role requires strong ERP/MRP experience, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to drive continuous improvement.

You will coordinate with plant management, suppliers and customers to address material issues, monitor KPI performance, and support new product launches with timely material supply.

Qualifications

• Must have broad knowledge of materials management including logistics, inventory control, MRP, shipping and receiving.
• Experience with formal ERP/MRP systems and related production functions.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective leadership with salaried and hourly personnel in daily production control activities.
• Plan and create level production plans and make recommendations for manufacturing support.
• Distribute the monthly Master Schedule based on customers' project demand.
• Develop and monitor buffer stock levels.
• Balance buffer stock size and planning periods to optimize value streams.
• Monitor inventory records to provide accurate perpetual inventory on all parts.
• Monitor trends and establish actions for continuous improvement and cost reductions.
• Provide daily information to production on customer demand fluctuations and shipping patterns.
• Maintain necessary traffic responsibilities to ensure timely delivery to the customer.
• Track and drive key measurables to ensure continuous improvement.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Planning & scheduling

Demand management

Inventory management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people — a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.

Summary Plans, directs, monitors materials planning, inventory control, storage, shipping, and receiving activities so that the organization has access to the inputs, materials, goods, and services it needs for current and future operations. Materials management managers supporting medium/small org size plants will often be found at this level.

Responsibilities:

• Provides effective leadership with salaried and hourly personnel in daily production control activities.
• Plan and create level production plans and make recommendations for manufacturing support.
• Distribute the monthly Master Schedule based on customers' project demand.
• Develop and monitor buffer stock levels.
• Balance buffer stock size and level planning periods to optimize value streams.
• Monitor inventory records to provide an accurate perpetual inventory on all parts.
• Monitor trends and establish actions for continuous improvement and cost reductions.
• Provide daily information to production personnel on customer demand fluctuations and shipping patterns.
• Maintain necessary traffic responsibilities to ensure timely delivery to the customer.
• Work in conjunction with direct reports to maintain constant communication with all plant management, suppliers and customers on any material issues that arise.
• Implement and maintain BOS procedures and product changes for Materials Department.
• Track and drive key measurables to ensure continuous improvement.
• Participate with new product launch teams to assure timely delivery of raw materials for prototypes and prompt delivery of product to customers.
• Prepare and present customer risk assessment, premium freight risk, premium freight actual, delivery performance, etc. during daily management meeting.
• Understand the KPI's related to Production Control, Record Integrity, and Freight Cost Experience

Required:

• Must be experienced in formal ERP/MRP systems.
• Planning and scheduling, demand management, CUM management, customer measurement systems, Inventory management, material systems and working knowledge of operations, accounting, purchasing and other related production functions
• Must have broad knowledge of all aspects of materials management to include logistics, inventory control, MRP, shipping and receiving.
• Must possess excellent communications skills, both verbal and in writing; strong problem-solving skills coupled with good mathematical abilities.
• Must show strong interpersonal and leadership skills, PC software skills and formal MRP system processes.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Strong time management skills and customer focus, and ability to prioritize competing demands.
• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 Years suggested minimum experience.

PRIMARY LOCATION Clanton

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing - and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.