Production Control Manager

Aero Gear

Windsor (CT)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and short-term.

401(k) retirement plan with company-m0

Generous paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance program

Company-paid life and disability

Uniform stipend and safety equipment

Workers' compensation coverage

Employee-focused culture with growth

Job summary

Aero Gear seeks a Production Control Manager to oversee the three-month production plan and ensure on-time delivery commitments across support functions. You will lead a small team on shop floor scheduling, drive weekly shipment goals, and coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve conflicts and optimize throughput.

Requirements include 7 years in aerospace manufacturing with scheduling or production control, and a strong grasp of value streams.

Qualifications

7+ years in aerospace manufacturing with direct experience in scheduling, planning, or production control
Strong understanding of a manufacturing value stream
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment
High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Develop, own, and update the monthly projection and extended positional outlook (rolling 90-day)
Determine, publicize, and orchestrate weekly shipment goals
Oversee business unit scheduling
Review and manage material release schedule according to changes
Communicate and drive assigned product priorities through support functions and shared resources, serving as the primary interface between Production Control, Business Unit Managers, and support functions to resolve conflicting priorities
Own critical parts end-to-end and drive tracking and resolution
Work with area managers identifying and solving delivery and constraint issues, balancing efficiency, optimization and revenue targets
Escalate delivery issues relative to customer commitments in a timely manner
Provide estimated part completions and part status information in production meetings
Work with area managers on optimizing employee work assignments
Determine and coordinate off shift and weekend work priorities
Ensure manufactured details support gear box build schedule
Monitor schedule changes, working with sales to correct if necessary
Maintain accurate commits in ERP

Skills

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

ERP

Excel

Team management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for overall product movement and build schedules that support company revenue plan and delivery commitments. The Production Control Manager builds the three-month production plan and drives execution of the plan as the primary synchronization point with all support functions to achieve results.

Essential Functions

Develop, own, and update the monthly projection and extended positional outlook (rolling 90-day)
Determine, publicize, and orchestrate weekly shipment goals
Oversee business unit scheduling
Review and manage material release schedule according to changes
Communicate and drive assigned product priorities through support functions and shared resources, serving as the primary interface between Production Control, Business Unit Managers, and support functions (Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain) to resolve conflicting priorities
Own critical parts end-to-end and drive tracking and resolution
Work with area managers identifying and solving delivery and constraint issues, balancing efficiency, optimization and revenue targets
Escalate delivery issues relative to customer commitments in a timely manner
Provide estimated part completions and part status information in production meetings
Work with area managers on optimizing employee work assignments
Determine and coordinate off shift and weekend work priorities
Ensure manufactured details support gear box build schedule
Monitor schedule changes, working with sales to correct if necessary
Maintain accurate commits in ERP

Experience and Education

A minimum of 7 years in aerospace manufacturing with direct experience in scheduling, planning, or production control
Strong understanding of a manufacturing value stream
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment
High school diploma or equivalent required

Competencies and Skills

Strong organizational skills required
Bias for action: Takes initiative with a sense of urgency while always focusing on safety & quality
Strong leadership and management skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Excellent attitude and team mentality
Able to navigate various computer software in support of position (Excel, ERP, scheduling software)
Expected to lead a team that is physically present on the shop floor

Supervisory Responsibility

Overall responsibility for the Production Control team (3-4 individuals)

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

A reasonable amount of overtime is expected based on production needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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