Production Control Specialist

RSCC Wire & Cable LLC; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner for its Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure division.

The role involves inputting forecasts, scheduling work centers, and coordinating with manufacturing leadership to meet on-time delivery and optimize throughput. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (APICS preferred) and 5+ years in production planning, preferably in a job shop environment with lean manufacturing exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or APICS certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Production Planning and Scheduling within a job shop manufacturing environment.
• Wire and cable industry experience is a plus and Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supply Chain Manager by inputting forecasts and determining order ship dates based on materials, labor, capacity and customer requirements.
• Assist in scheduling manufacturing work centers to optimize on-time delivery, throughput, and reduce inefficiencies.
• Organize and maintain production schedules for assigned work centers and ensure timely production.
• Schedule and maintain assigned work centers to support production requirements.
• Analyze workload and production demands to help Production Supervisors determine staffing needs.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS certification

Tools

MS Excel

MRP systems

MS Word

Job description

Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Supply Chain Manager by providing input to the manufacturing forecast through the determination of order ship dates based on available materials, labor, capacity, and customer requirements.


• Assist in scheduling manufacturing work centers to optimize on-time delivery performance, maximize factory throughput, and minimize operational inefficiencies.


• Assist the Supply Chain Manager in organizing and maintaining production schedules for assigned work centers.


• Schedule and maintain assigned manufacturing work centers to support production requirements.


• Analyze workload and production demands to assist Production Supervisors in determining staffing requirements.


• Partner daily with manufacturing leadership to review schedule compliance and make adjustments as needed.


• Respond to production floor feedback regarding schedule changes that reduce setup times, improve material usage, maximize run efficiency, and increase throughput.


• Review long-term capacity constraints and work with Manufacturing to resolve raw material and production issues.


• Interface with Inside Sales, as needed, to provide order status updates and support lead-time adjustments for critical customer requirements.


• Assist in monitoring inventory levels, including stock products, customer-specific inventory, crib stock singles, and repeat-use raw materials to ensure timely material availability.


• Support month-end manufacturing and shipping activities, helping coordinate efforts to achieve financial and operational objectives.


• Promote workplace organization through the application of 5S and 80/20 principles.


• Support and monitor safe work practices throughout all operational areas.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or APICS certification.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Production Planning and Scheduling within a job shop manufacturing environment.


• Wire and cable industry experience preferred.


• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency with Decision Support Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and MRP systems.


• Ability to effectively balance multiple competing priorities.


• Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to negotiate, compromise, and adapt to changing business objectives.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours when business needs require.


• Ability to perform work in a primarily sedentary environment involving extended periods of sitting, computer use, and repetitive motion activities.


• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 25 pounds.


• Ability to work collaboratively with manufacturing personnel in a production environment that may be noisy.


• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when onsite.

Salary Range

$80,000.00-$110,000.00

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue.

As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.