Production Controller Master

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being program

401(k) Plan with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Community involvement

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. seeks a Production Controller to partner with Supervisors on planning and managing production tasks and improving run times. You will monitor supply and demand via ERP, report KPIs, and ensure material movement aligns with the production schedule on the Duluth line.

You will lead shortages resolution with purchasing, maintain Kanban standards, and drive continuous improvement across the line while ensuring audit readiness and 6S practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or CPIM certification or 7+ years in manufacturing/supply chain.
• Experience in training and developing others.
• Knowledge of purchasing, expediting, MRP/ERP systems and MS Office.
• Strong record keeping, reporting, and adherence to standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads supply chain responsibilities within the Line Support Team to ensure timely parts delivery.
• Monitors material movement, maintains ERP data, and supports production schedules.
• Drives Kanban standards and coordinates with purchasing and materials teams.
• Executes root-cause and corrective actions for shortages and variances.
• Maintains area readiness for quality system audits and 6S standards.
• Schedules and sequences work orders daily per COS principles and SOPs.
• Maintains shortage reports and acts as liaison across departments.
• Leads cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives on the line.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Record keeping

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office

Purchasing/Expediting

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain or CPIM or 7+ years experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office

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

Lead – Senior responsibilities plus:

• Ability to lead cross-training program across all PC to build continuity planning
• Certified in >7 PC roles preferred
• Documents standards across areas
• Follows audit schedule for conformance to standards
• Completes training for all PCs in designated warehouse
• Rotational coverage for absences
• Train and support new members in certified areas
• Resolves recurring issues across areas
• Implements continuous improvement projects throughout the lineProvides feedback and continuous training opportunities for the PC team
• Creates new systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field OR CPIM certification OR 7+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain
• Previous experience in training
• 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

Preferred:

• Certified in at least seven production areas

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 $31.95/Hr. - USD $47.92/Hr.

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