Specialist - Production Control

HVAC Total FM Recruitment; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Production Controller to manage the flow of direct materials, ensure material availability for the production schedule, and drive continuous improvement through lean practices.

The role emphasizes accurate ERP transactions and cross-functional collaboration to safeguard production goals. You will release production orders, manage materials, and coordinate with Operations, Quality, Planning, and Ops Engineering to optimize performance and prevent supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years in manufacturing or supply chain, or a HS diploma with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and materials planning processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Create and release Production Orders and Purchase Requisitions to support the master schedule.
• Handle material responsibility for assembly, test, machining, and sub-contracting vendors.
• Identify material shortages and coordinate corrective actions; manage obsolete or excess material.
• Monitor performance against the production plan and take proactive risk mitigation actions.
• Maintain ERP cleanliness through date management and exception handling.
• Track schedule adherence, on-time release, and completion of work orders.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Planning, and engineering as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

MRP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Materials planning

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain or related field

HS Diploma with long equivalent experience

Tools

AX-2012

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description

The Production Controller will manage the flow of direct materials through the assigned production factory. They will also ensure that all required materials to execute the production schedule are available and that all transactions are properly executed in the system (ERP). There will also be a significant focus on continuous improvement through lean principles and ensuring that all transactions are properly executed in the ERP. In this role you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to affect short-term and long-term business goals.

Role and Responsibility

• Ensure timely creation and release of Production Orders and Purchase Requisitions to support master schedule.
• Provide functional material responsibility for assembly, test, machining, and/or sub-contracting vendors.
• Identify all critical material shortages, monitor the implementation of corrective action plans, control inventory levels of components, and coordinate the disposition of obsolete, non-conforming, and excess material.
• Monitor performance to the production plan and take proactive action to solve problems and mitigate risk in the plan.
• Responsible for ERP system cleanliness through date management and exception message analysis and action.
• Monitor schedule adherence, on time release, actual vs. system lead times and on time completion of work orders.
• Interface with Operations Team, Quality, Planning, Ops Engineering, and other organizations as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications

Desired Skills

• Excellent verbal / written communications and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) with proficiency in AX-2012
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with materials planning process – forecast, SIOP, MRP, Build plan, MPS, WO execution
• Experience with Inventory Management; cycle counts, gross vs net, turns vs DOH, optimization approach

Required Education (including Major): Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain. Or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 6 years of experience in sourcing or material planning or equivalent combination of education and experience

U.S. Export Controls Requirements

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Travel Time

No Travel

Physical Attributes

Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

80% sitting, 20% standing.

Pay Range

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature.

Benefits of working at Microchip The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $46,000 - $128,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.