Production Controller 1

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,165 - 63,249; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA offerings

Well-being program

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Community clubs

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking a Production Controller in Duluth, MN to plan and manage production tasks and optimize runtime and throughput through capacity analysis. You will monitor supply and demand via ERP, report KPIs, and coordinate material movement to keep operations continuous.

The role sits in the Line Support Team and requires collaboration with Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers, and Quality personnel. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• 0–2 years experience in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Certified in one area of production.
• Experience with purchasing, expediting, MRP/ERP systems, quality/continuous improvement initiatives, and MS Office.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Supply Chain function within Line Support Team to ensure parts are delivered on time.
• Manage material movement and ensure high quality across production lines.
• Coordinate kanban standards and respond to shortages with cross-functional teams.
• Schedule work orders and maintain ERP data for lead times and stocking quantities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the production line.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Certified in production

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Production Controller works with Supervisors to plan and manage production tasks to improve runtime and throughput using capacity analysis on the production line. Monitor supply and demand through ERP system while reporting out through KPIs to support the business plan. Plan and monitor material movement in production cycles to ensure continuous operations. This position is a member of Line Support Team (LST) consisting of a Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, and a Quality representative.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Supply Chain function within Line Support Team (LST) to ensure parts are delivered to Point of Use (POU)
• on time to meet operational needs
• Measures linearity performance to the daily rate (MPS) and reports out at the LST standup meetings and ensures the recovery plan provided by operations meets downstream customer needs.
• Ensures the production line is supported with material to move the line on time and at the highest quality level (proactive visual inspection of RIP health, coverage for material handler absences, risk tool date analytics, etc.)
• Responds to any line stopping shortage (red light condition) within the area by working with purchasing and materials teams to supply needed part as soon as possible
• Leads communication, drives, and enforces material Kanban standards for assigned area of responsibility
• Drives root cause and corrective action for shortages and variances to processes
• Ensures area of responsibility is always ready for supply chain quality system audit
• Schedules and sequences work orders daily to meet the production schedule including creation, release/sequence, updates and closure per the COS Principles/supply chain SOP's available in Windchill/UKG
• Maintains all area shortage reports and acts as the conduit between Materials Management, Procurement and the assigned LST
• Leads change management introduction of new parts in assigned area including but not limited to, engineering change, sales order changes, and deferred work
• Maintains visual management standards in the area assigned (6S) of LST supply chain area
• Escalates part shortage issues per the defined escalation process and provides updates to the LST (line support team) or daily standup meetings
• Reviews closed work orders to understand variances and corrections required weekly
• Leads continuous improvement activities across the assigned production line
• Documents changes to standard processes in area of responsibility
• Leads cross-training efforts for other production controllers within area of responsibility
• Reviews MRB(Material Review Board) with LSTitems prior to processing and assigns proper department codes
• Manages the processing of MRB items back to MRB cage by ensuring Manufacturing and Quality are processing items in a timely manner
• Maintains ERP via data verification and entry with correct production lead times, required stocking quantities and kanban locations
• Coordinates the manufacturing of all Aftermarket parts in the assigned work cell to achieve on time delivery to the work order
• Executes the enterprise cycle count program by completing recount for assigned production line

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field OR
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain
• Certified in 1 area of production
• Experience with purchasing, expediting, MRP/ERP systems, quality/continuous improvement initiatives, manufacturing safety practices and MS Office application
• Efficient in record keeping and preparation of reports; capable of reviewing other people's work and determining accuracy and conformity to standards.
• Strong communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills, must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being:Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $42,165.98/Yr. - USD $63,248.97/Yr.

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